1969 Lotus Seven vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1969 Lotus Seven is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Seven is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Seven (114 HP) has 55 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 144 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven.
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 Seven (123 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Seven will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Seven | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Seven | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1077 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 123 Nm | 77 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77.6 mm | 61 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
