1997 Lotus Elise vs. 1998 Tata Estate
To start off, 1998 Tata Estate is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,948 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Tata Estate is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Lotus Elise (117 HP) has 50 more horse power than 1998 Tata Estate. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Estate. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Estate weights approximately 939 kg more than 1997 Lotus Elise.
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 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Estate. (118 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Estate.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Lotus Elise | 1998 Tata Estate | |
Make | Lotus | Tata |
Model | Elise | Estate |
Year Released | 1997 | 1998 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1948 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 117 HP | 67 HP |
Torque | 169 Nm | 118 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 705 kg | 1644 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1620 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |