2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,770 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (97 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 524 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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 Extreme (180 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (162 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Extreme | Celica |
Year Released | 2000 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 1770 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 162 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2510 mm |