1946 Lancia Ardea 3 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. (28 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 176 kg more than 1946 Lancia Ardea 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Lancia Ardea 3 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Ardea 3 | Elan |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 903 cc | 1558 cc |
| Horse Power | 28 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 674 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 45 L |
