1998 Lotus Elise vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2001 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 732 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
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, 1998 Lotus Elise (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Condor |
Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1446 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2670 mm |