1995 Plymouth Breeze vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Plymouth Breeze. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Plymouth Breeze would be higher. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Plymouth Breeze is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1995 Plymouth Breeze. (132 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1995 Plymouth Breeze. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Plymouth Breeze weights approximately 438 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Because 2011 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Plymouth Breeze, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Plymouth Breeze. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Plymouth Breeze.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Plymouth Breeze | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Plymouth | Lotus |
Model | Breeze | Elise |
Year Released | 1995 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 132 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 44 L |