1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1975 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 1975 Skoda 110 L is newer by 6 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (43 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1975 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 45 kg more than 1975 Skoda 110 L. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Skoda 110 L. (69 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
| 1969 Lotus Elan | 1975 Skoda 110 L | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Elan | 110 L |
| Year Released | 1969 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 43 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 146 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 805 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |
