1959 Lotus Elite vs. 2010 Audi Q5
To start off, 2010 Audi Q5 is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Lotus Elite. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Lotus Elite would be higher. At 1,964 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Audi Q5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi Q5 (138 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1959 Lotus Elite. (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 should accelerate faster than 1959 Lotus Elite.
Because 2010 Audi Q5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 Lotus Elite. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi Q5 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, 2010 Audi Q5 (320 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lotus Elite. (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2010 Audi Q5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lotus Elite. 2010 Audi Q5 has automatic transmission and 1959 Lotus Elite has manual transmission. 1959 Lotus Elite will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Audi Q5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Lotus Elite | 2010 Audi Q5 | |
| Make | Lotus | Audi |
| Model | Elite | Q5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1216 cc | 1964 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 104 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 4628 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1654 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2807 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 29 L | 75 L |
