1998 Lotus Elise vs. 2001 Toyota Allion
To start off, 2001 Toyota Allion is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Allion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus Elise (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Allion. (151 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Allion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Allion weights approximately 526 kg more than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Because 1998 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 1998 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Allion, 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, 2001 Toyota Allion (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Allion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise. 2001 Toyota Allion has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Allion will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus Elise | 2001 Toyota Allion | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Allion |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 187 HP | 151 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 193 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 714 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
