1998 Lotus Emme vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Lotus Emme is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Emme is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Emme (260 HP) has 209 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Emme should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 32 kg more than 1998 Lotus Emme.
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, 1998 Lotus Emme (354 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm). This means 1998 Lotus Emme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Emme | 1966 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Emme | Corolla |
Year Released | 1998 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2174 cc | 1068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 260 HP | 51 HP |
Torque | 354 Nm | 85 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 678 kg | 710 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2290 mm |