1998 Lotus Elise vs. 2013 Mini Cooper
To start off, 2013 Mini Cooper is newer by 15 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Mini Cooper weights approximately 471 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mini Cooper. (155 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Lotus Elise | 2013 Mini Cooper | |
Make | Lotus | Mini |
Model | Elise | Cooper |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 187 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 193 Nm | 155 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1185 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 3723 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1892 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1407 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2467 mm |