1965 Lotus Elan vs. 1978 Seat 131
To start off, 1978 Seat 131 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lotus Elan (104 HP) has 51 more horse power than 1978 Seat 131. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 131. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 131 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Lotus Elan | 1978 Seat 131 | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Elan | 131 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1297 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 53 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 660 kg | 965 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2500 mm |