1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1997 Bentley Turbo is newer by 28 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), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 288 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1695 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 653 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan. 1997 Bentley Turbo 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. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Turbo | Elan |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1969 |
| 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 | 396 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 147 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 | 8.7:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 94 L | 45 L |
