2000 Lotus Elise vs. 2000 Volvo S60
To start off, both 2000 Lotus Elise and 2000 Volvo S60 were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,401 cc (5 cylinders), 2000 Volvo S60 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2000 Volvo S60. (137 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Volvo S60 weights approximately 789 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 Volvo S60, 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 Volvo S60 (260 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2000 Volvo S60 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Elise | 2000 Volvo S60 | |
Make | Lotus | Volvo |
Model | Elise | S60 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2401 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 137 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 90 mm |
Top Speed | 214 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 11 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1509 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 70 L |