2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Toyota MR2
To start off, 2005 Toyota MR2 is newer by 4 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota MR2 (150 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota MR2 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota MR2 weights approximately 315 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 Toyota MR2 (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota MR2 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Elise | 2005 Toyota MR2 | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | MR2 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 91.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 750 kg | 1065 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 48 L |