1996 Honda Civic vs. 1994 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1996 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Lotus Elan would be higher. Both 1996 Honda Civic and 1994 Lotus Elan are equipped with a 1,588 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1996 Honda Civic. (127 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Civic weights approximately 190 kg more than 1994 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, 1994 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Civic. (145 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1994 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Civic | 1994 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elan |
Year Released | 1996 | 1994 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1210 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1240 mm |