1964 Lotus Elan vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Toyota Corolla is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,768 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (72 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 460 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (129 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1964 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Corolla |
Year Released | 1964 | 1979 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 590 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |