1999 Honda Today vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1999 Honda Today 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 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1999 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Lotus Elan weights approximately 140 kg more than 1999 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1969 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Today | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Today | Elan |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1680 mm |
