2000 Honda Logo vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2000 Honda Logo is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,557 cc (4 cylinders), 1966 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Lotus Elan (115 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2000 Honda Logo. (64 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Logo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Logo weights approximately 244 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan.
Because 1966 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 1966 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Logo, 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, 1966 Lotus Elan (147 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Logo. (108 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Logo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Logo | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Logo | Elan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 696 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2140 mm |
