2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1963 Toyota Crown
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Toyota Crown. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Toyota Crown would be higher. At 1,897 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Toyota Crown is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP) has 139 more horse power than 1963 Toyota Crown. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1963 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Toyota Crown weights approximately 374 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Toyota Crown. (152 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1963 Toyota Crown | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Crown |
Year Released | 2009 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1897 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 212 Nm | 152 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1255 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 75 L |