1998 Lotus Elise vs. 1998 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 1998 Lotus Elise and 1998 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (1998). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,164 cc (4 cylinders), 1998 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Camry. (126 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Camry weights approximately 661 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 Toyota Camry, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Camry. (188 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Camry. 1998 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 1998 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Camry |
Year Released | 1998 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 188 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1375 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |