1974 Lotus Elite vs. 1988 Toyota Supra
To start off, 1988 Toyota Supra is newer by 14 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 2,954 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Supra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Toyota Supra (232 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Elite. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Toyota Supra should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Supra weights approximately 543 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, 1988 Toyota Supra (351 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1988 Toyota Supra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Elite | 1988 Toyota Supra | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elite | Supra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2954 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 95.2 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 69.3 mm | 91 mm |
| Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 232 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1603 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 50 L |
