1951 Jaguar C-Type vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar C-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar C-Type would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Jaguar C-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Jaguar C-Type should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar C-Type weights approximately 209 kg more than 2002 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, 1951 Jaguar C-Type (298 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1951 Jaguar C-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Jaguar C-Type | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | C-Type | Elise |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 134 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 4850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 756 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2310 mm |
