2000 Chrysler Sebring vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2000 Chrysler Sebring 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Chrysler Sebring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Chrysler Sebring. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 590 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 Chrysler Sebring, 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 Chrysler Sebring (176 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Chrysler Sebring | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Sebring | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1710 mm |