1971 Lotus Seven vs. 1975 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1975 Toyota Corona is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Seven. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Seven would be higher. At 1,587 cc (4 cylinders), 1975 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Seven (85 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Seven should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corona weights approximately 406 kg more than 1971 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, 1975 Toyota Corona (135 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Seven. (92 Nm). This means 1975 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Seven | 1975 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Seven | Corona |
Year Released | 1971 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1340 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 92 Nm | 135 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 63 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2510 mm |