1996 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Kia Borrego
To start off, 2011 Kia Borrego is newer by 15 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 3,776 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Kia Borrego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Kia Borrego (276 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Kia Borrego should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Borrego weights approximately 580 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, 2011 Kia Borrego (362 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2011 Kia Borrego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise. 2011 Kia Borrego has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Kia Borrego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elise | 2011 Kia Borrego | |
Make | Lotus | Kia |
Model | Elise | Borrego |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3776 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 276 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 362 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1285 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2900 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 78 L |