1995 Honda Argento Viva vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1995 Honda Argento Viva 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 2,451 cc (5 cylinders), 1995 Honda Argento Viva is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Honda Argento Viva (188 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Honda Argento Viva should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Honda Argento Viva weights approximately 351 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 Honda Argento Viva (237 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1995 Honda Argento Viva will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Argento Viva | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Argento Viva | Elan |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2451 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
