1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1958 Rover P4
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,636 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Rover P4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1958 Rover P4. (79 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1958 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Rover P4 weights approximately 511 kg more than 1969 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, 1958 Rover P4 (188 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1958 Rover P4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1958 Rover P4 | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Elan | P4 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2636 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1400 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1630 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |