1998 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1998 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 494 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 100 kg more than 1979 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 273 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus GT 1 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | GT 1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 580 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2410 mm |
