1995 Bentley Continental vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1995 Bentley Continental is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 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 263 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1531 kg more than 1969 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 571 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1995 Bentley Continental has automatic transmission and 1969 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1969 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 | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Continental | Elan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 381 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 717 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 104.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 243 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2420 kg | 889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5350 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2060 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 59 L |
