2004 Honda Civic vs. 1995 Lotus Elan
To start off, 2004 Honda Civic is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Lotus Elan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Lotus Elan would be higher. At 1,686 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 2004 Honda Civic. (115 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Honda Civic weights approximately 120 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Lotus Elan (204 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Civic. (144 Nm). This means 1995 Lotus Elan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Civic. 2004 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 1995 Lotus Elan has manual transmission. 1995 Lotus Elan will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Honda Civic | 1995 Lotus Elan | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elan |
Year Released | 2004 | 1995 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1686 cc | 1588 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 115 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 144 Nm | 204 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 1020 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1240 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2260 mm |