1996 Honda Today vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Today. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Today would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1996 Honda Today. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Today. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lotus Elise weights approximately 40 kg more than 1996 Honda Today. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Honda Today is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 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, 2001 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Today. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Today.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Honda Today | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Today | Elise |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1400 mm | 1730 mm |
