2000 Lada 110 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lada 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lada 110 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Lada 110. (93 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Lada 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lada 110 weights approximately 235 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Lada 110, 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lada 110. (128 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lada 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lada 110 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | 110 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 128 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4270 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 43 L | 38 L |
