1961 Land Rover A 109 vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 8 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 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 691 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Because 1961 Land Rover A 109 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Land Rover A 109. (138 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Land Rover A 109.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Land Rover A 109 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | A 109 | Elan |
Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2286 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 62 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1580 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2070 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2440 mm |