1979 Lotus Esprit vs. 1970 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1979 Lotus Esprit is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Lotus Esprit (160 HP) has 93 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1979 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
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, 1979 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corolla. (88 Nm). This means 1979 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Lotus Esprit | 1970 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Esprit | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1166 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 218 km/hour | 147 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2340 mm |
