2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2002 Vector M12
To start off, both 2002 Lotus Elise and 2002 Vector M12 were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 350 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (134 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vector M12 weights approximately 876 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Vector M12 (576 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 2002 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 2002 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Lotus | Vector |
| Model | Elise | M12 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 756 kg | 1632 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
