1958 Jeep CJ vs. 1958 Lotus Elite
To start off, both 1958 Jeep CJ and 1958 Lotus Elite were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Jeep CJ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Jeep CJ (135 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1958 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Jeep CJ should accelerate faster than 1958 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Jeep CJ weights approximately 600 kg more than 1958 Lotus Elite. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1958 Jeep CJ is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1958 Lotus Elite. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1958 Jeep CJ will offer significantly more control. 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, 1958 Jeep CJ (326 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Lotus Elite. (105 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1958 Jeep CJ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Jeep CJ | 1958 Lotus Elite | |
Make | Jeep | Lotus |
Model | CJ | Elite |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1216 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 71 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 326 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 580 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 3770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2240 mm |