1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1965 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1969 Lotus Elan is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lotus Elan would be higher. Both 1969 Lotus Elan and 1965 Lotus Elan are equipped with a 1,558 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1965 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1965 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.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1965 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elan | Elan |
Year Released | 1969 | 1965 |
Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1430 mm |