1963 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Opel Commodore
To start off, 1968 Opel Commodore is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Opel Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1968 Opel Commodore. (94 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Opel Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Opel Commodore 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, 1968 Opel Commodore (158 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Opel Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Lotus Elan | 1968 Opel Commodore | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Elan | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 2239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 138 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |
