2002 Honda Acty vs. 1966 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2002 Honda Acty is newer by 36 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, 2002 Honda Acty (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Elan. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Acty weights approximately 144 kg more than 1966 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2002 Honda Acty, 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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 1966 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Acty | 1966 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Acty | Elan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1557 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 696 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |
