2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1961 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1961 Toyota Corona. (55 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1961 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Toyota Corona weights approximately 195 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Toyota Corona. (116 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1961 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1453 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 55 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 980 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |