1970 Lotus Seven vs. 1971 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1971 Toyota Corona is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,707 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Seven (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Corona weights approximately 400 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Lotus Seven | 1971 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Seven | Corona |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1557 cc | 1707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 114 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 570 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3380 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2740 mm |
