1997 Bentley Turbo vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Bentley Turbo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Bentley Turbo would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Bentley Turbo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Bentley Turbo (396 HP @ 4150 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Bentley Turbo should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Bentley Turbo weights approximately 1499 kg more than 2005 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, 1997 Bentley Turbo (800 Nm) has 613 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 1997 Bentley Turbo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 1997 Bentley Turbo has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Bentley Turbo will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Bentley Turbo | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Bentley | Lotus |
| Model | Turbo | Elise |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 800 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 2395 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2120 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 17.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
