2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,988 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 405 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Crown |
Year Released | 2005 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1335 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |