1972 Lamborghini Jarama vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is newer by 1 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1972 Lamborghini Jarama is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama (350 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 Lamborghini Jarama should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Lamborghini Jarama weights approximately 840 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
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1972 Lamborghini Jarama | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
Model | Jarama | Elan |
Year Released | 1972 | 1971 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1170 mm |