2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1973 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,808 cc (4 cylinders), 1973 Toyota Corona is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Corona. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Corona.
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 Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Toyota Corona. (150 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 1973 Toyota Corona | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Corona |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1808 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
