1968 Lotus Elan vs. 2000 Honda Capa
To start off, 2000 Honda Capa is newer by 32 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2000 Honda Capa. (97 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Capa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Capa weights approximately 230 kg more than 1968 Lotus Elan.
Because 1968 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Capa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1968 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Capa. (136 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Capa. 2000 Honda Capa has automatic transmission and 1968 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1968 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Capa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Lotus Elan | 2000 Honda Capa | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Elan | Capa |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2370 mm |
