2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 390 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 154 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Elise | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2320 mm |
