1996 Lotus Elise vs. 1981 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Carina. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Carina weights approximately 250 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
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, 1996 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Carina. (124 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elise | 1981 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1981 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |