1969 Lotus Elan vs. 1997 Xedos 6
To start off, 1997 Xedos 6 is newer by 28 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 1,596 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Xedos 6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1997 Xedos 6. (106 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1997 Xedos 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Xedos 6 weights approximately 251 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Because 1969 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Xedos 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Xedos 6. (138 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Xedos 6. 1997 Xedos 6 has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Xedos 6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 1997 Xedos 6 | |
Make | Lotus | Xedos |
Model | Elan | 6 |
Year Released | 1969 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 1140 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 4570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2620 mm |