1945 Austin 16 vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 2,200 cc (4 cylinders), 1945 Austin 16 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 686 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1945 Austin 16 (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1945 Austin 16 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | 16 | Elan |
Year Released | 1945 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 45 L |