1961 Lotus Seven vs. 1960 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1961 Lotus Seven is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 997 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Lotus Seven (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1960 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1960 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Toyota Corona weights approximately 528 kg more than 1961 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:
| 1961 Lotus Seven | 1960 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Seven | Corona |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 997 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 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 | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 432 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 75 L |
