2000 Audi A6 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2000 Audi A6 and 2000 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Audi A6. (123 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi A6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 725 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Because 2000 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 2000 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6, 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi A6. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi A6.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Audi A6 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Audi | Lotus |
Model | A6 | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1781 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 36 L |