1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1977 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Carina. (102 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Carina weights approximately 281 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Carina. (147 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1977 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Carina |
Year Released | 1998 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |