2000 Lotus Elise vs. 2003 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2003 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 1070 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Toyota Ipsum, 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, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Elise | 2003 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 61 L |
