1958 Lotus Elite vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1983 Toyota Corolla is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 305 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite.
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, both vehicles can yield 105 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Lotus Elite | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elite | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1983 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 68 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 105 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
