1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 would be higher. At 2,638 cc (6 cylinders), 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 521 kg more than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600. (194 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Willys-Overland Aero-Willys 2600 | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Willys-Overland | Lotus |
| Model | Aero-Willys 2600 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2638 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 194 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2941 mm |
