2006 Lotus Elise vs. 1963 Rover 2000
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1963 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1963 Rover 2000. (91 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover 2000 weights approximately 262 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Rover 2000. (150 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 1963 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Elise | 2000 |
Year Released | 2006 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1212 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 54 L |