1968 Austin 3-Litre vs. 1970 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1970 Lotus Elan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin 3-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin 3-Litre would be higher. At 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Austin 3-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Austin 3-Litre (124 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Austin 3-Litre should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin 3-Litre weights approximately 790 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Austin 3-Litre | 1970 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | 3-Litre | Elan |
Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2912 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1490 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1170 mm |