1998 Fiat Scudo vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 1998 Fiat Scudo 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (116 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Scudo weights approximately 330 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 Fiat Scudo, 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 (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Scudo.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Fiat Scudo | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Scudo | Elise |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1581 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 78 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 125 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 89.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |