1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corolla is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elite (83 HP) has 9 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 370 kg more than 1962 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. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Toyota Corolla (112 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1975 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Lotus Elite | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elite | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1215 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 74 HP |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 112 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 70 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 1030 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2410 mm |
