2002 Honda Civic vs. 1971 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2002 Honda Civic is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1971 Lotus Elan. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1971 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 394 kg more than 1971 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1971 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 1971 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, 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, 2002 Honda Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Lotus Elan. (153 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Civic | 1971 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elan |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 157 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 153 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 72.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 10.3:1 |
Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 870 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 59 L |