2000 Hyundai Satellite vs. 1968 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Satellite is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Hyundai Satellite is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. (109 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Satellite. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Hyundai Satellite weights approximately 944 kg more than 1968 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 Hyundai Satellite (185 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Hyundai Satellite will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Satellite | 1968 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
| Model | Satellite | Elan |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Van | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2351 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 109 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 185 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1794 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 2440 mm |
