2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper 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 8,000 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (501 HP) has 383 more horse power than 1969 Lotus Elan. (118 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1969 Lotus Elan.
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, 2000 Dodge Viper (678 Nm) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Dodge Viper | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Viper | Elan |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8000 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 501 HP | 118 HP |
Torque | 678 Nm | 146 Nm |
Top Speed | 321 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2440 mm |