2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1996 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 468 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 40 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Because 2000 Lotus GT 1 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 GT 1. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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 GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Corolla. (135 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1996 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | GT 1 | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 573 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2470 mm |
