2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1987 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 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 106 more horse power than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (83 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1987 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 69 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 (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Toyota Corolla. (118 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1987 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Corolla |
Year Released | 2006 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 77.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 855 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |