2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1987 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Crown. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Crown weights approximately 492 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Crown. 1987 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1987 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 1987 Toyota Crown | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Crown |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1272 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
