2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1975 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (99 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1975 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 69 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 1975 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
