1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1961 Skoda 1202
To start off, 1971 Lotus Elan is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1961 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1961 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 235 kg more than 1971 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. Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Lotus Elan | 1961 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | Lotus | Skoda |
Model | Elan | 1202 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1961 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1221 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |