2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 45 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 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (297 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (100 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 2118 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 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport 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, 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (315 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Lotus Elan. (138 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Lotus Elan. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1964 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1964 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Range Rover Sport | Elan |
Year Released | 2009 | 1964 |
Body Type | SUV | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4394 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 297 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 138 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2708 kg | 590 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1930 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 45 L |