2001 Jaguar XJ220 vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 1 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (390 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 990 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, 2001 Jaguar XJ220 (1,077 Nm) has 903 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm). This means 2001 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Jaguar XJ220 | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | XJ220 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3492 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 390 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 1077 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Top Speed | 354 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1710 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2230 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2310 mm |
