2000 Lotus Elise vs. 1985 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Model F weights approximately 580 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 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Elise | 1985 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Model F |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |
