2005 Lotus Elise vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise would be higher. Both 2005 Lotus Elise and 1998 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Elise weights approximately 145 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2005 Lotus Elise (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elise | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 13.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |