2000 Lotus Extreme vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2000 Lotus Extreme is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,189 cc (4 cylinders), 1978 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 694 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 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (163 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona. 1978 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Extreme | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Extreme | Corona |
Year Released | 2000 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 700 cc | 2189 cc |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 163 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 1150 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2530 mm |