1966 Lotus Elan vs. 1985 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 Toyota Corolla is newer by 19 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 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (63 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 199 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Corolla. (98 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Corolla. 1985 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1966 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1966 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Lotus Elan | 1985 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Corolla |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1557 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 63 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 98 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 895 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |