2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2009 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise.
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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Elise | 2009 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Titan |
Year Released | 2001 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 179 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 106 L |