1999 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 SsangYong Korando
To start off, both 1999 Lotus Elise and 1999 SsangYong Korando were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 SsangYong Korando (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Because 1999 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 SsangYong Korando (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Elise | 1999 SsangYong Korando | |
Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
Model | Elise | Korando |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2295 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 118 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 88.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |