1959 Lotus Seven vs. 1972 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1972 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,166 cc (4 cylinders), 1972 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Seven (74 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 400 kg more than 1959 Lotus Seven.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Lotus Seven | 1972 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Corolla |
Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1098 cc | 1166 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 420 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3280 mm | 4010 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1350 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2340 mm |