2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1974 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,253 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1974 Toyota Corona. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1974 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Toyota Corona weights approximately 260 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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, 2006 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Toyota Corona. (167 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1974 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Corona |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2253 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1210 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
