2000 Audi A6 vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Audi A6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Audi A6 would be higher. At 1,894 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Audi A6 (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Audi A6 weights approximately 730 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 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 Audi A6 (285 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi A6 | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | A6 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1894 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2310 mm |
