1998 Dodge Caravan vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 1998 Dodge Caravan and 1998 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Dodge Caravan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1998 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1998 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 1086 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Because 1998 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 1998 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Dodge Caravan, 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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Dodge Caravan | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Dodge | Lotus |
Model | Caravan | Elise |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1994 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |