2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1967 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (51 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
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 Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Toyota Corolla. (85 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1967 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Corolla |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1068 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
