1997 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 480 kg more than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Because 1997 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1997 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Corolla, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1997 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (130 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1997 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lotus Elise | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Corolla |
Year Released | 1997 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 169 Nm | 130 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 71.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |