1974 Lotus Elite vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 35 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 2,701 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (157 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1974 Lotus Elite. (142 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 1974 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 14 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (180 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lotus Elite. (177 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lotus Elite | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elite | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1973 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 142 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.4:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 79 L |
