1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1984 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Century would be higher. At 3,993 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 420 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Century. (153 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Century weights approximately 750 kg more than 1999 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Century. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Century. 1984 Toyota Century has automatic transmission and 1999 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 1999 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1984 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | GT 1 | Century |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2870 mm |
