1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1970 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1970 Triumph GT6 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1970 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1970 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 220 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, 1970 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1970 Triumph GT6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1970 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Elan | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 147 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2140 mm | 2120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 63 L |
