1996 Lotus Elise vs. 1992 Toyota Paseo
To start off, 1996 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Toyota Paseo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Toyota Paseo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 1992 Toyota Paseo. (93 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1992 Toyota Paseo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Toyota Paseo weights approximately 234 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Because 1996 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 1996 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1992 Toyota Paseo, 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 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Toyota Paseo. (135 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Toyota Paseo.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elise | 1992 Toyota Paseo | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Paseo |
Year Released | 1996 | 1992 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1495 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 939 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |