1961 Innocenti 950 vs. 1959 Lotus Elite
To start off, 1961 Innocenti 950 is newer by 2 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 1,216 cc (4 cylinders), 1959 Lotus Elite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Lotus Elite (71 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1961 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Lotus Elite should accelerate faster than 1961 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Innocenti 950 weights approximately 115 kg more than 1959 Lotus Elite.
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, 1959 Lotus Elite (104 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1959 Lotus Elite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Innocenti 950 | 1959 Lotus Elite | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lotus |
| Model | 950 | Elite |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1216 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 71 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2240 mm |
