1969 Dodge Dart vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Dodge Dart. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Dodge Dart would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Dodge Dart is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1969 Dodge Dart. (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1969 Dodge Dart. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Dodge Dart weights approximately 485 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
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 Dart (299 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Dodge Dart will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Dodge Dart | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Dart | Elan |
Year Released | 1969 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 299 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |