1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1949 Tatra T600
To start off, 1963 Lotus Elan is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Tatra T600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Tatra T600 would be higher. At 1,951 cc (4 cylinders), 1949 Tatra T600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1949 Tatra T600. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1949 Tatra T600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Tatra T600 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Tatra T600. (118 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Tatra T600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Elan | 1949 Tatra T600 | |
| Make | Lotus | Tatra |
| Model | Elan | T600 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1949 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1951 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 118 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2710 mm |
