1990 Honda Concerto vs. 1991 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1991 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Honda Concerto. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Honda Concerto would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1991 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1990 Honda Concerto. (89 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1990 Honda Concerto. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Honda Concerto weights approximately 20 kg more than 1991 Lotus Elan.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1991 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Honda Concerto. (112 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1991 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Honda Concerto.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Honda Concerto | 1991 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Concerto | Elan |
Year Released | 1990 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1394 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 89 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 112 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2260 mm |