1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1971 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1971 Toyota Corolla is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (62 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 109 kg more than 1971 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Corolla. (95 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1969 Lotus Elan 1971 Toyota Corolla
Make Lotus Toyota
Model Elan Corolla
Year Released 1969 1971
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1558 cc 1166 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Horse Power 118 HP 62 HP
Engine RPM 6000 RPM 6600 RPM
Torque 146 Nm 95 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 4200 RPM
Engine Bore Size 82.6 mm 75 mm
Engine Stroke Size 72.8 mm 66 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 4 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 889 kg 780 kg
Vehicle Length 4300 mm 3950 mm
Vehicle Width 1680 mm 1510 mm
Vehicle Height 1200 mm 1380 mm
Wheelbase Size 2440 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 59 L 46 L


 

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