2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1995 Venturi Cabriolet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1995 Venturi Cabriolet would be higher. At 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 Venturi Cabriolet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Venturi Cabriolet weights approximately 341 kg more than 2009 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, 1995 Venturi Cabriolet (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1995 Venturi Cabriolet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1995 Venturi Cabriolet | |
Make | Lotus | Venturi |
Model | Elise | Cabriolet |
Year Released | 2009 | 1995 |
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 | 189 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1180 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |