2001 Holden UTE vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Holden UTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Holden UTE would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (302 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 291 kg more than 2001 Holden UTE. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Holden UTE. (460 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Holden UTE.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Holden UTE | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Holden | Lotus |
| Model | UTE | Elise |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5665 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 302 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 460 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2941 mm |
