1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 7 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 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (104 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 570 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Lotus Elan | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Corona |
Year Released | 1968 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 430 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3360 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1100 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |