1966 Lotus Elan vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1978 Toyota Corona is newer by 12 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 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (90 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 394 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lotus Elan | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Corona |
Year Released | 1966 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1557 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 88.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 60 L |