2001 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Kia Cee'd
To start off, 2011 Kia Cee'd is newer by 10 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2011 Kia Cee'd. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 602 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, 2011 Kia Cee'd, 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 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Kia Cee'd. (155 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Kia Cee'd.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Elise | 2011 Kia Cee'd | |
| Make | Lotus | Kia |
| Model | Elise | Cee'd |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 715 kg | 1317 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 53 L |
