2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 24 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 2,366 cc (4 cylinders), 1983 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 260 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1983 Toyota Corona will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Corona |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2366 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
