2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1980 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 75 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
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, 2002 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Toyota Corolla. (94 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 59 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |
