1996 Lotus Elise vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 10 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 2,834 cc, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (123 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Colt weights approximately 545 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front 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, 2006 Mitsubishi Colt (294 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Colt will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Lotus Elise | 2006 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Elise | Colt |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2834 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 21.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 168 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 22.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |
