2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Toyota Corolla is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Corolla (127 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Corolla should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 680 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 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, 2007 Toyota Corolla (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Corolla will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Corolla |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 127 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 60 L |