1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 31 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Continental (381 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1830 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1995 Bentley Continental (717 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1964 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1964 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1995 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Bentley Continental | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Continental | Elan |
Year Released | 1995 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 381 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 717 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 45 L |