2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2003 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2003 Mercury Monterey is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1204 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.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mercury Monterey, 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, 2003 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 179 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise. 2003 Mercury Monterey 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. 2003 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Elise | 2003 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Elise | Monterey |
Year Released | 2002 | 2003 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 156 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 95 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 2010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3070 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 98 L |