2000 Holden Vectra vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Holden Vectra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Holden Vectra would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Holden Vectra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2000 Holden Vectra. (140 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Holden Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Holden Vectra weights approximately 350 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Holden Vectra, 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 Holden Vectra (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2000 Holden Vectra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Holden Vectra | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | Vectra | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2198 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1300 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
