1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1969 Lotus Seven
To start off, both 1969 Lotus Elan and 1969 Lotus Seven were released in the same year (1969). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 1969 Lotus Elan and 1969 Lotus Seven are equipped with a 1,558 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Seven. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 274 kg more than 1969 Lotus Seven. 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 Lotus Elan (146 Nm) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Seven. (123 Nm). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1969 Lotus Seven | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elan | Seven |
Year Released | 1969 | 1969 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 123 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 576 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2240 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 45 L |