1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corona weights approximately 120 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Elan | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elan | Corona |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 73.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 51 L |
