1969 Dodge Challenger vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1969 Dodge Challenger and 1969 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Challenger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Dodge Challenger (317 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Dodge Challenger should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Challenger weights approximately 900 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Dodge Challenger (545 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Challenger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Challenger | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Challenger | Elan |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 545 Nm | 147 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |