1984 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1984 Honda Civic. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1984 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Elise weights approximately 50 kg more than 1984 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Honda Civic. (131 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Honda Civic | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elise |
Year Released | 1984 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1488 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 180 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3760 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 61 L | 40 L |