1996 Lotus Elan vs. 1995 Toyota Carina
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elan is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Toyota Carina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1995 Toyota Carina. (131 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1995 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Toyota Carina weights approximately 220 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Toyota Carina. (183 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elan | 1995 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elan | Carina |
Year Released | 1996 | 1995 |
Body Type | Convertible | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 131 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 183 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1240 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2590 mm |