1996 Venturi 400 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Venturi 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Venturi 400 would be higher. At 2,975 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Venturi 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Venturi 400 (395 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Venturi 400 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Venturi 400 weights approximately 224 kg more than 2011 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, 1996 Venturi 400 (520 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 310 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 Venturi 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Venturi 400 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Venturi | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Elise |
Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2975 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 520 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2299 mm |