2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 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. Both 2002 Lotus Elise and 2005 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Lotus Elise weights approximately 21 kg more than 2005 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 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Elise | Elise |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.9 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 38 L |
