1999 Honda Civic vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1999 Honda Civic is newer by 30 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Honda Civic weights approximately 411 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Because 1969 Lotus Elan is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1999 Honda Civic (210 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1999 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Honda Civic | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elan |
Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 210 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 889 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |