1991 Lotus Esprit vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1991 Lotus Esprit is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 220 kg more than 1975 Toyota Corolla. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1991 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (114 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla. 1975 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 1991 Lotus Esprit has manual transmission. 1991 Lotus Esprit will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Lotus Esprit | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Corolla |
Year Released | 1991 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1406 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 114 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 955 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2410 mm |