2000 Lotus Elise vs. 1991 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 205 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Because 2000 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 2000 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1991 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (100 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Elise | 1991 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 100 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |
