1994 Honda Today vs. 1996 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elan is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 1994 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1994 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Lotus Elan weights approximately 310 kg more than 1994 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1994 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1996 Lotus Elan. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Honda Today will offer significantly more control. 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, 1996 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Honda Today | 1996 Lotus Elan | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Today | Elan |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1740 mm |
