1963 Lotus Elan vs. 2003 Rover City
To start off, 2003 Rover City is newer by 40 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 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 16 more horse power than 2003 Rover City. (84 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Rover City weights approximately 446 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, 2003 Rover City, 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 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover City. (119 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover City.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Lotus Elan | 2003 Rover City | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Elan | City |
Year Released | 1963 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 84 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 75.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 594 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 37 L |