1996 Honda Prelude vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Prelude. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Prelude would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Prelude is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Honda Prelude (131 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Prelude weights approximately 354 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Prelude, 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, 1996 Honda Prelude (179 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 Honda Prelude will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Prelude | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Prelude | Elise |
Year Released | 1996 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1235 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 32 L |