1973 Austin Marina vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1973 Austin Marina is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1973 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1973 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Austin Marina weights approximately 30 kg more than 1969 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Austin Marina | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Austin | Lotus |
Model | Marina | Elan |
Year Released | 1973 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1275 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.6 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.3 mm | 72.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 880 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |