2000 Lotus Elise vs. 1984 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1984 Toyota Celica. (115 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Toyota Celica weights approximately 445 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Toyota Celica. (172 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Toyota Celica. 1984 Toyota Celica has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1984 Toyota Celica will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Elise | 1984 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Celica |
Year Released | 2000 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |