2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1978 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Corona. (68 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Corona weights approximately 100 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 (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Corona. (118 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1978 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Corona |
Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 68 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |