2010 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Kia Cadenza
To start off, both 2010 Lotus Elise and 2010 Kia Cadenza were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Cadenza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP) has 232 more horse power than 2010 Kia Cadenza. (201 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Cadenza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 306 kg more than 2010 Kia Cadenza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Kia Cadenza, 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.
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2010 Lotus Elise | 2010 Kia Cadenza | |
Make | Lotus | Kia |
Model | Elise | Cadenza |
Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 433 HP | 201 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1881 kg | 1575 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4882 mm | 4965 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1915 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1354 mm | 1475 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2941 mm | 2845 mm |