1980 Lotus Esprit vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1980 Lotus Esprit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lotus Esprit (208 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 4 kg more than 1980 Lotus Esprit.
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, 1980 Lotus Esprit (277 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 110 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1980 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Lotus Esprit | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Corona |
Year Released | 1980 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 2253 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 208 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 277 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1206 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2590 mm |