1996 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Seat Altea
To start off, 2012 Seat Altea is newer by 16 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 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Seat Altea is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Seat Altea (148 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Seat Altea should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Seat Altea weights approximately 487 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, 2012 Seat Altea, 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, 2012 Seat Altea (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2012 Seat Altea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise. 2012 Seat Altea 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. 2012 Seat Altea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Lotus Elise | 2012 Seat Altea | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Elise | Altea |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 197 km/hour | 203 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.9 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1192 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.3 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |