1968 Lotus Elan vs. 1970 ZIL 114
To start off, 1970 ZIL 114 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 6,998 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 ZIL 114 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 ZIL 114 (254 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1968 Lotus Elan. (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 ZIL 114 should accelerate faster than 1968 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 ZIL 114 weights approximately 2325 kg more than 1968 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. Let's talk about torque, 1970 ZIL 114 (580 Nm @ 2900 RPM) has 434 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 ZIL 114 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Elan | 1970 ZIL 114 | |
| Make | Lotus | ZIL |
| Model | Elan | 114 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 6998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 580 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 3175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 6300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3770 mm |
