2009 Lotus Elise vs. 1996 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Lotus Elise would be higher. Both 2009 Lotus Elise and 1996 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1996 Lotus Elise. (116 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1996 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 249 kg more than 1996 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 1996 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elise | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 116 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 705 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 13.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |