1994 Lotus Elan vs. 1994 Renault Express
To start off, both 1994 Lotus Elan and 1994 Renault Express were released in the same year (1994). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,588 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Lotus Elan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1994 Renault Express. (45 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1994 Renault Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Lotus Elan weights approximately 200 kg more than 1994 Renault Express. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1994 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Renault Express. (79 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Renault Express.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Lotus Elan | 1994 Renault Express | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Elan | Express |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 79 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |
