2006 Hyundai Tipper vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is newer by 37 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 2,607 cc, 2006 Hyundai Tipper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. (83 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Tipper. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Tipper weights approximately 371 kg more than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2006 Hyundai Tipper (167 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Tipper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Tipper | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
| Model | Tipper | Elan |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
| Engine Size | 2607 cc | 1558 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 146 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 22.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 889 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
