2000 Daewoo Rezzo vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo is newer by 31 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 1,761 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Daewoo Rezzo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (108 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2000 Daewoo Rezzo. (97 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2000 Daewoo Rezzo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Daewoo Rezzo weights approximately 570 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, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo, 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, 2000 Daewoo Rezzo (149 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Daewoo Rezzo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Daewoo Rezzo | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
| Model | Rezzo | Elan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1761 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80.5 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1270 kg | 700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2140 mm |
