2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Kia Venga
To start off, 2009 Kia Venga is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2009 Kia Venga. (123 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Venga weights approximately 537 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Because 2002 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2002 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Kia Venga, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Venga. (156 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Venga. 2009 Kia Venga has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Kia Venga will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 2009 Kia Venga | |
Make | Lotus | Kia |
Model | Elise | Venga |
Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1591 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 156 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 74 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85.4 mm |
Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 178 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 11.8 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 1343 kg |
Fuel Consumption | 5.5 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 48 L |