1998 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 9 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 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (149 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1131 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (241 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Quantum |
Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 149 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 241 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1845 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3120 mm |