1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Triumph 2000
To start off, both 1968 Lotus Elan and 1968 Triumph 2000 were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1968 Triumph 2000. (89 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1968 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 320 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Triumph 2000 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Triumph 2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Elan | 1968 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Elan | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 64 L |
