2008 Lotus Elise vs. 1983 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Corona. (116 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Toyota Corona weights approximately 185 kg more than 2008 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, 1983 Toyota Corona (198 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1983 Toyota Corona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise. 1983 Toyota Corona has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Elise 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:
| 2008 Lotus Elise | 1983 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Corona |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 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 | 180 Nm | 198 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
