1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1980 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Toyota Corona is newer by 11 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 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1980 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corona weights approximately 263 kg more than 1969 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, 1980 Toyota Corona (175 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1980 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Corona |
Year Released | 1969 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2366 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1152 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |