1962 Innocenti 950 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Innocenti 950 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 150 more horse power than 1962 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1962 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Elise weights approximately 201 kg more than 1962 Innocenti 950. 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Innocenti 950 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Innocenti | Lotus |
| Model | 950 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 948 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 695 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3420 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2040 mm | 2310 mm |
