1971 Lotus Elan vs. 1999 Seat Inca Kombi

To start off, 1999 Seat Inca Kombi is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan 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 67 more horse power than 1999 Seat Inca Kombi. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1999 Seat Inca Kombi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Seat Inca Kombi weights approximately 165 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan.

Because 1971 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1971 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Inca Kombi, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 46 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Inca Kombi. (107 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1971 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Inca Kombi.

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