1970 Avanti Avanti vs. 1970 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1970 Avanti Avanti and 1970 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1970). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Avanti Avanti (229 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 1970 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 1970 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 800 kg more than 1970 Lotus Elan. 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. 1970 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 1970 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1970 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1970 Avanti Avanti | 1970 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Avanti | Lotus |
Model | Avanti | Elan |
Year Released | 1970 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5733 cc | 1556 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1170 mm |