2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2002 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, both 2002 Lotus Elise and 2002 Suzuki Jimny were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (134 HP) has 58 more horse power than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (76 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 269 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Because 2002 Suzuki Jimny is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Suzuki Jimny will offer significantly more control. 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. (106 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Suzuki Jimny. 2002 Suzuki Jimny has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Suzuki Jimny will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 2002 Suzuki Jimny | |
Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
Model | Elise | Jimny |
Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1328 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 134 HP | 76 HP |
Torque | 175 Nm | 106 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1025 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2260 mm |