1999 Lotus Elise vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 455 more horse power than 1999 Lotus Elise. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1999 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 342 kg more than 1999 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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Elise. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Lotus Elise | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Elise | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 118 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 708 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3730 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
