1999 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1983 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,504 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 451 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (122 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1983 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, 1999 Lotus GT 1 (390 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Corolla. (143 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus GT 1 | 1983 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | GT 1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 390 Nm | 143 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2410 mm |
