1966 Lotus Elan vs. 1999 Honda Today
To start off, 1999 Honda Today is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Today weights approximately 14 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1966 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today. 1999 Honda Today has automatic transmission and 1966 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1966 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Honda Today will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Lotus Elan | 1999 Honda Today | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Elan | Today |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1557 cc | 656 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 696 kg | 710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1400 mm |
