2000 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2012 Porsche Cayman is newer by 12 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 2,900 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Porsche Cayman (265 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Cayman 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, 2012 Porsche Cayman (299 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Elise | 2012 Porsche Cayman | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Elise | Cayman |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2900 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 143 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 299 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 720 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3740 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1801 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1303 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2416 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 64 L |