2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1963 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1856 kg more than 1963 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, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 701 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Lotus Elan. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1963 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1963 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1963 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Bentley | Lotus |
Model | Arnage | Elan |
Year Released | 2002 | 1963 |
Body Type | Sedan | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 104.2 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.1 mm | 72.7 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2140 mm |