1961 Land Rover A 109 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 Land Rover A 109. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Land Rover A 109 would be higher. At 2,286 cc (4 cylinders), 1961 Land Rover A 109 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP) has 33 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (67 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1961 Land Rover A 109. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Land Rover A 109 weights approximately 910 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 Land Rover A 109 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, 1961 Land Rover A 109 (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 Land Rover A 109 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | A 109 | Elan |
Year Released | 1961 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 67 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 157 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2140 mm |