1993 Lotus Esprit vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 1993 Lotus Esprit is newer by 15 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 2,172 cc (4 cylinders), 1993 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Lotus Esprit (172 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1993 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 125 kg more than 1978 Toyota Corona. 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, 1993 Lotus Esprit (221 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1993 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
1993 Lotus Esprit | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Esprit | Corona |
Year Released | 1993 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2172 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 221 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2530 mm |