1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1968 Willys-Overland Dauphine
To start off, both 1968 Lotus Elan and 1968 Willys-Overland Dauphine were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Lotus Elan | 1968 Willys-Overland Dauphine | |
Make | Lotus | Willys-Overland |
Model | Elan | Dauphine |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 844 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2280 mm |