2000 Lotus Elise vs. 1997 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 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 38 more horse power than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1997 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 370 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, 1997 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 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Elise | 1997 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Corolla |
Year Released | 2000 | 1997 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 105 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |