1984 Lotus Esprit vs. 1969 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1984 Lotus Esprit is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1969 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Crown weights approximately 308 kg more than 1984 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1984 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Crown. (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1984 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Lotus Esprit | 1969 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Crown |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 2599 cc |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1067 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |
