1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1971 Triumph 2000
To start off, both 1971 Lotus Elan and 1971 Triumph 2000 were released in the same year (1971). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1971 Triumph 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Lotus Elan (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 2000. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Triumph 2000 weights approximately 375 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Let's talk about torque, 1971 Lotus Elan (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 2000. (136 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Lotus Elan | 1971 Triumph 2000 | |
| Make | Lotus | Triumph |
| Model | Elan | 2000 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1558 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 126 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 153 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 870 kg | 1245 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2700 mm |
