2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1993 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 510 kg more than 2007 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, 1993 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 1993 Venturi Cabriolet | |
| Make | Lotus | Venturi |
| Model | Elise | Cabriolet |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1295 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
