2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Kia Venga
To start off, 2010 Kia Venga is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2010 Kia Venga. (89 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Venga. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Kia Venga weights approximately 372 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Venga, 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, 2007 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Kia Venga. (137 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Kia Venga.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2010 Kia Venga | |
Make | Lotus | Kia |
Model | Elise | Venga |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1396 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 137 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1253 kg |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 48 L |