2000 Lotus Extreme 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 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme 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 (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Elise weights approximately 440 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (187 Nm) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Extreme | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Extreme | Elise |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 700 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 456 kg | 896 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2310 mm |
