2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2000 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 SsangYong Korando. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 SsangYong Korando would be higher. At 2,293 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 SsangYong Korando (138 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Because 2000 SsangYong Korando is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 SsangYong Korando will offer significantly more control. 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, 2000 SsangYong Korando (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2000 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Lotus | SsangYong |
| Model | Elise | Korando |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2293 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 70 L |
