2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1977 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1977 Toyota Celica. (78 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1977 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Toyota Celica weights approximately 89 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Toyota Celica. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 1977 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Celica |
Year Released | 2008 | 1977 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 78 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 50 L |