1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 581 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1989 Venturi Cabriolet (297 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1989 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Lotus | Venturi |
Model | Elise | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 1998 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |