2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Opel Zafira
To start off, 2008 Opel Zafira is newer by 7 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. Both 2001 Lotus Elise and 2008 Opel Zafira are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2008 Opel Zafira. (139 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Opel Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Opel Zafira weights approximately 730 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, 2008 Opel Zafira, 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, 2001 Lotus Elise (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Zafira. (175 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2008 Opel Zafira | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Elise | Zafira |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1445 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 58 L |
