1985 Lotus Esprit vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1985 Lotus Esprit is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Lotus Esprit (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (85 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 22 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 Lotus Esprit (217 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Lotus Esprit | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Corona |
Year Released | 1985 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1770 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 217 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1068 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |