2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1969 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,068 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1969 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 254 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Extreme | 1969 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Extreme | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 1068 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2290 mm |
