2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1970 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 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 @ 5600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1970 Toyota Corona. (94 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1970 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Toyota Corona weights approximately 185 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 (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Toyota Corona. (137 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1970 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1707 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 51 L |