2006 Kia Carens vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2006 Kia Carens and 2006 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Kia Carens is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2006 Kia Carens. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 Kia Carens. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Kia Carens weights approximately 1050 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Because 2006 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 2006 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Kia Carens, 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, 2006 Kia Carens (250 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Kia Carens will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Kia Carens | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Carens | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 111 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 18.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1620 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 40 L |