2001 Daewoo Vada vs. 1996 Lotus Elan

To start off, 2001 Daewoo Vada is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,598 cc, 2001 Daewoo Vada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 2001 Daewoo Vada. (105 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2001 Daewoo Vada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Daewoo Vada weights approximately 293 kg more than 1996 Lotus Elan.

Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear 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, 1996 Lotus Elan (204 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Daewoo Vada. (144 Nm). This means 1996 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Daewoo Vada. 2001 Daewoo Vada has automatic transmission and 1996 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1996 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Daewoo Vada will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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