1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 3,687 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 100 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 871 kg more than 1963 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, 1977 Dodge Aspen (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1977 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Dodge | Lotus |
| Model | Aspen | Elan |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 1498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 594 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2140 mm |
