1969 Lotus Elan vs. 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy
To start off, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is newer by 34 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy (133 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 139 kg more than 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy.
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, 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy (178 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Lotus Elan | 2003 Pininfarina Enjoy | |
Make | Lotus | Pininfarina |
Model | Elan | Enjoy |
Year Released | 1969 | 2003 |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 146 Nm | 178 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 889 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1080 mm |