2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Zenvo ST1
To start off, 2010 Zenvo ST1 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 7,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Zenvo ST1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Zenvo ST1 (1,104 HP @ 6900 RPM) has 984 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Zenvo ST1 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Zenvo ST1 weights approximately 626 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 Zenvo ST1 (1,430 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1262 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Zenvo ST1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2010 Zenvo ST1 | |
| Make | Lotus | Zenvo |
| Model | Elise | ST1 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 7000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 1104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6900 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 1430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 199 km/hour | 375 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 | 1376 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2041 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1198 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3055 mm |
