1985 Honda Accord vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,958 cc (4 cylinders), 1985 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Honda Accord (122 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1997 Lotus Elise. (117 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 1997 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Honda Accord weights approximately 445 kg more than 1997 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 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 1997 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Honda Accord, 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, 1997 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Honda Accord. (165 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Honda Accord | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Elise |
Year Released | 1985 | 1997 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1958 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 117 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.7 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 89.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 10.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4340 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |