1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1972 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1972 Triumph GT6 is newer by 3 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), 1972 Triumph GT6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Triumph GT6 weights approximately 31 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, 1972 Triumph GT6 (158 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 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 | 1972 Triumph GT6 | |
Make | Lotus | Triumph |
Model | Elan | GT6 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 74.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 920 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1450 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |