2005 Lada Oka vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 Lada Oka and 2005 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2005 Lada Oka. (30 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Lada Oka. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Elise weights approximately 214 kg more than 2005 Lada Oka. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Lada Oka, 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lada Oka. (46 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lada Oka.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lada Oka | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | Oka | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 644 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 30 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 46 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 636 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3210 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2310 mm |
