1996 Lotus Elan vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear
To start off, both 1996 Lotus Elan and 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,351 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear. (130 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear weights approximately 640 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elan.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear. (193 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotus Elan | 1996 Mitsubishi Delica Space Gear | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Elan | Delica Space Gear |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Engine Size | 1588 cc | 2351 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 204 Nm | 193 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 1660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 4600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2810 mm |
