1972 Lotus 72 vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1972 Lotus 72 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Lotus 72 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lotus 72 (444 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 346 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (98 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lotus 72 should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 445 kg more than 1972 Lotus 72.
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:
1972 Lotus 72 | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | 72 | Corona |
Year Released | 1972 | 1970 |
Engine Size | 2992 cc | 1857 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 444 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 10000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 550 kg | 995 kg |