2006 Kia Pregio vs. 1969 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2006 Kia Pregio 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 2,664 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Pregio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Lotus Elan (116 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Kia Pregio. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Pregio. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Pregio weights approximately 1150 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 Kia Pregio (175 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Lotus Elan. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Pregio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Pregio | 1969 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Pregio | Elan |
Year Released | 2006 | 1969 |
Body Type | Van | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2664 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2440 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 45 L |