1999 Lotus M250 vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 20 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (86 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 203 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus M250 | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | M250 | Corolla |
Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2946 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 86 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 321 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1340 mm |