2005 Land Rover Defender vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 41 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 2,498 cc, 2005 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1468 kg more than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1964 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM) has 162 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Land Rover Defender | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
| Model | Defender | Elan |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1964 |
| Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2498 cc | 1498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1950 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.5 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 19.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2058 kg | 590 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 45 L |
