1964 Autobianchi Stellina vs. 1962 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1964 Autobianchi Stellina is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,496 cc (4 cylinders), 1962 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (27 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Autobianchi Stellina weights approximately 70 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina. (54 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Autobianchi Stellina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Autobianchi Stellina | 1962 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Autobianchi | Lotus |
| Model | Stellina | Elan |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1962 |
| Engine Size | 765 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 27 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 62 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 63.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3680 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1440 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 22 L | 45 L |
