1959 Lotus Elite vs. 1959 Vauxhall Velox
To start off, both 1959 Lotus Elite and 1959 Vauxhall Velox were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Vauxhall Velox is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Vauxhall Velox (72 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Vauxhall Velox should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Vauxhall Velox weights approximately 590 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lotus Elite | 1959 Vauxhall Velox | |
| Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
| Model | Elite | Velox |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 580 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2680 mm |
