2004 Honda Civic vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,599 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Honda Civic (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 567 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1964 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 1964 Lotus Elan. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2004 Honda Civic (144 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm). This means 2004 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elan |
Year Released | 2004 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 138 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 72.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1157 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 45 L |