1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1963 MG 1100
To start off, both 1963 Lotus Elan and 1963 MG 1100 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1963 MG 1100. (53 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1963 MG 1100. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 MG 1100 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Because 1963 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 MG 1100, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 MG 1100. (83 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 MG 1100.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Elan | 1963 MG 1100 | |
| Make | Lotus | MG |
| Model | Elan | 1100 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 83 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1540 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2380 mm |
