2002 Lotus Elise vs. 1966 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 2,599 cc, 1966 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Crown. (98 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Crown weights approximately 625 kg more than 2002 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, 1966 Toyota Crown (200 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 Toyota Crown will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 1966 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Crown |
Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 2599 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |