1949 Jaguar Mark IV vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Jaguar Mark IV. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Jaguar Mark IV would be higher. At 3,483 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 Jaguar Mark IV is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (123 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1997 Lotus Elise. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV should accelerate faster than 1997 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Jaguar Mark IV weights approximately 1085 kg more than 1997 Lotus Elise. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1949 Jaguar Mark IV (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1949 Jaguar Mark IV will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 Jaguar Mark IV | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | Mark IV | Elise |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3483 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1790 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2310 mm |
