1949 Citroen 11 vs. 1970 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1970 Lotus Elan is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Citroen 11. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Citroen 11 would be higher. At 1,911 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Citroen 11 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1949 Citroen 11. (55 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1949 Citroen 11. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Citroen 11 weights approximately 420 kg more than 1970 Lotus Elan.
Because 1970 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1949 Citroen 11, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Citroen 11 | 1970 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Citroen | Lotus |
Model | 11 | Elan |
Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1911 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 55 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1170 mm |