2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Chrysler 300
To start off, 2010 Chrysler 300 is newer by 9 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chrysler 300 (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 1010 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, 2010 Chrysler 300 (339 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise. 2010 Chrysler 300 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. 2010 Chrysler 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2010 Chrysler 300 | |
| Make | Lotus | Chrysler |
| Model | Elise | 300 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1725 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1882 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1483 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3048 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 68 L |
