1949 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 2,443 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. (89 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Alfa Romeo 6C weights approximately 680 kg more than 1971 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.
Compare all specifications:
1949 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 6C | Elan |
Year Released | 1949 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2440 mm |