1970 Lotus Elan vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 1971 Rover 2000 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 595 kg more than 1970 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.
Compare all specifications:
1970 Lotus Elan | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Elan | 2000 |
Year Released | 1970 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1556 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 700 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |