2002 Honda City vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2002 Honda City is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,558 cc (4 cylinders), 1969 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2002 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda City weights approximately 53 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Because 1969 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 1969 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda City, 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, 1969 Lotus Elan (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1969 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda City | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | City | Elan |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1558 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 94 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2440 mm |
