1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1964 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1964 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,453 cc (4 cylinders), 1964 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 83 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Toyota Corona weights approximately 390 kg more than 1960 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.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Lotus Elite | 1964 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elite | Corona |
Year Released | 1960 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1214 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |