1972 Lotus 72 vs. 1988 Toyota Century
To start off, 1988 Toyota Century is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Lotus 72. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Lotus 72 would be higher. At 3,994 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lotus 72 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Century weights approximately 1250 kg more than 1972 Lotus 72.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. 1988 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1972 Lotus 72 has manual transmission. 1972 Lotus 72 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Lotus 72 | 1988 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | 72 | Century |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1988 |
| Engine Size | 2992 cc | 3994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 444 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 1800 kg |
