1974 Lotus Elite vs. 1983 Toyota Century
To start off, 1983 Toyota Century is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 3,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Century (153 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Elite. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Century should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Century weights approximately 740 kg more than 1974 Lotus Elite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1983 Toyota Century (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite. 1983 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1974 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1974 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Lotus Elite | 1983 Toyota Century | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elite | Century |
Year Released | 1974 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1973 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 289 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2870 mm |