2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2006 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2006 Mercury Monterey is newer by 5 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 4,195 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercury Monterey (201 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1295 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.
Because 2006 Mercury Monterey 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, 2006 Mercury Monterey 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, 2006 Mercury Monterey (357 Nm @ 3650 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2006 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Lotus | Mercury |
| Model | Elise | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 2010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3070 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 98 L |
