2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1958 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 367 more horse power than 1958 Toyota Corona. (29 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1958 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Toyota Corona weights approximately 116 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Toyota Corona. (64 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1958 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Corona |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 29 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 64 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
