2002 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 5 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 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Elise (156 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1109 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Elise | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Quantum |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 93.8 mm |
| Top Speed | 212 km/hour | 135 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.4 seconds | 28.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 806 kg | 1915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 2290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 70 L |
