2001 Lotus Elise vs. 1976 Skoda 110 L
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Skoda 110 L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Skoda 110 L would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1976 Skoda 110 L. (45 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1976 Skoda 110 L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Skoda 110 L weights approximately 55 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Skoda 110 L. (70 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Skoda 110 L.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Elise | 1976 Skoda 110 L | |
Make | Lotus | Skoda |
Model | Elise | 110 L |
Year Released | 2001 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 45 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 31 L |