1962 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Toyota Corona weights approximately 355 kg more than 1962 Lotus Elan.
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, 1962 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elan | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Corona |
Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1496 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 78.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |