1961 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1964 Lotus Elan is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 4,637 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (227 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 810 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. 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, 1961 Chevrolet Corvette (407 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Chevrolet Corvette | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Corvette | Elan |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4637 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 227 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 45 L |