2000 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 9 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (236 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Tacoma should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 610 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Elise | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Tacoma |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 143 HP | 236 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 361 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3240 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 79 L |
