1964 Lotus Seven vs. 1983 Toyota Corona

To start off, 1983 Toyota Corona is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Toyota Corona (116 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Seven. (38 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1983 Toyota Corona should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 703 kg more than 1964 Lotus Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 1964 Lotus Seven has manual transmission. 1964 Lotus Seven will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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