1946 Daimler DE 36 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 63 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1908 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, 1946 Daimler DE 36 (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1946 Daimler DE 36 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Daimler DE 36 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Daimler | Lotus |
Model | DE 36 | Elise |
Year Released | 1946 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5459 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 342 Nm | 133 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 137 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2693 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5650 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3740 mm | 2310 mm |