1981 Honda Accord vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 18 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 1,602 cc (4 cylinders), 1981 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Lotus Elan (100 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (79 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 366 kg more than 1963 Lotus Elan.
Because 1963 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 1963 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 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, 1963 Lotus Elan (138 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1963 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Honda Accord | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Elan |
Year Released | 1981 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1602 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2140 mm |