2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1980 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1980 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1288 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |