1964 Lotus Elan vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotus Elise weights approximately 160 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2001 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1964 Lotus Elan | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elan | Elise |
Year Released | 1964 | 2001 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1498 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.7 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 199 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 | 590 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |