1960 Lotus Elite vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1,290 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Lotus Elite (83 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (68 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1960 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 240 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 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elite | Corolla |
Year Released | 1960 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1214 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3670 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |