2001 Lotus Elise vs. 1953 Studebaker Commander
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Studebaker Commander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Studebaker Commander would be higher. At 3,809 cc (8 cylinders), 1953 Studebaker Commander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 Studebaker Commander. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1953 Studebaker Commander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Studebaker Commander weights approximately 977 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise.
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, 1953 Studebaker Commander (258 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1953 Studebaker Commander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise. 1953 Studebaker Commander has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1953 Studebaker Commander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Elise | 1953 Studebaker Commander | |
Make | Lotus | Studebaker |
Model | Elise | Commander |
Year Released | 2001 | 1953 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1692 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3070 mm |