2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1976 Toyota Corona
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Toyota Corona. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Toyota Corona would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Corona. (84 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Corona. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Corona weights approximately 84 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Corona. (135 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Corona.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 1976 Toyota Corona | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Corona |
Year Released | 2009 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |