1979 Honda Accord vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1979 Honda Accord is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,750 cc (4 cylinders), 1979 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1979 Honda Accord. (89 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1964 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1979 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Honda Accord weights approximately 340 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Because 1964 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 1964 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Honda Accord, 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, 1979 Honda Accord (142 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Honda Accord | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Elan |
Year Released | 1979 | 1964 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1750 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |