1990 Lotus Elan vs. 2011 Lancia Musa
To start off, 2011 Lancia Musa is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Musa. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Musa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Musa weights approximately 258 kg more than 1990 Lotus Elan.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lancia Musa. (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lancia Musa. 2011 Lancia Musa has automatic transmission and 1990 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1990 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Lancia Musa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Lotus Elan | 2011 Lancia Musa | |
| Make | Lotus | Lancia |
| Model | Elan | Musa |
| Year Released | 1990 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1278 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2520 mm |
