1997 Lancia Dedra vs. 1997 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 1997 Lancia Dedra and 1997 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (1997). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1997 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotus Elise (117 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1997 Lancia Dedra. (88 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1997 Lancia Dedra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Lancia Dedra weights approximately 465 kg more than 1997 Lotus Elise.
Because 1997 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 1997 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Lancia Dedra, 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, 1997 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Lancia Dedra. (127 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1997 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Lancia Dedra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Lancia Dedra | 1997 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lancia | Lotus |
| Model | Dedra | Elise |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1579 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 88 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 127 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 67.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
