2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1965 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 1965 Toyota Corona. (70 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1965 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Toyota Corona weights approximately 160 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Toyota Corona. (115 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1965 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 78 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 945 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4070 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |