1996 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Renault Laguna
To start off, 2005 Renault Laguna is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Renault Laguna (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Renault Laguna should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Renault Laguna weights approximately 565 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Renault Laguna, 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 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Renault Laguna. (151 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1996 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elise | 2005 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Lotus | Renault |
Model | Elise | Laguna |
Year Released | 1996 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 151 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 11.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1270 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 68 L |