1999 Daewoo Prince vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Daewoo Prince. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Daewoo Prince would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Daewoo Prince is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1999 Daewoo Prince. (108 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1999 Daewoo Prince. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Daewoo Prince weights approximately 306 kg more than 2009 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Daewoo Prince | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Daewoo | Lotus |
| Model | Prince | Elise |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1260 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3790 mm |
