1966 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1968 Toyota Corona is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,857 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1968 Toyota Corona. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 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 325 kg more than 1966 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.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lotus Elan | 1968 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1556 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 51 L |