2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2002 Peugeot 307
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 307 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Peugeot 307 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2002 Peugeot 307. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2002 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Peugeot 307 weights approximately 685 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Because 2001 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 307, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2002 Peugeot 307 (204 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Peugeot 307 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2002 Peugeot 307 | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Elise | 307 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1400 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 60 L |
