1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1990 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1990 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 21 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Pontiac Firebird is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (235 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Pontiac Firebird should accelerate faster 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, 1990 Pontiac Firebird (447 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Pontiac Firebird will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1990 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Elan | Firebird |
Year Released | 1969 | 1990 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 5733 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 447 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
Top Speed | 190 km/hour | 209 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1270 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |