1994 Dodge Venom vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1997 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Dodge Venom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Dodge Venom would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Dodge Venom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Dodge Venom weights approximately 352 kg more than 1997 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, 1994 Dodge Venom (339 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm). This means 1994 Dodge Venom will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Dodge Venom | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Venom | Elise |
Year Released | 1994 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 117 HP |
Torque | 339 Nm | 169 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1057 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2310 mm |