1998 Honda Civic vs. 1990 Lotus Elan
To start off, 1998 Honda Civic is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,834 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1998 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda Civic weights approximately 150 kg more than 1990 Lotus Elan.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1990 Lotus Elan (204 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Civic. (175 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1990 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Honda Civic | 1990 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elan |
Year Released | 1998 | 1990 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1834 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 175 Nm | 204 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1170 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2260 mm |