2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
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 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 1979 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 1979 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |