1971 Jaguar E-Type vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Jaguar E-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Jaguar E-Type would be higher. At 5,344 cc (12 cylinders), 1971 Jaguar E-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 301 more horse power than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. (272 HP @ 5850 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1971 Jaguar E-Type. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jaguar E-Type weights approximately 449 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1971 Jaguar E-Type (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1971 Jaguar E-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Jaguar E-Type | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | E-Type | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 272 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5850 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 420 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2690 mm |
