1988 Lada 2107 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Lada 2107. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Lada 2107 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1988 Lada 2107. (76 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1988 Lada 2107. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Lada 2107 weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lada 2107. (108 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lada 2107.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lada 2107 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | 2107 | Elise |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1451 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 108 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 40 L |
