2004 Citroen C5 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Citroen C5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Citroen C5 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2004 Citroen C5. (58 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2004 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Citroen C5 weights approximately 498 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Because 2012 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 2012 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Citroen C5, 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Citroen C5. (110 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Citroen C5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Citroen C5 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Citroen | Lotus |
| Model | C5 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1560 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1424 kg | 926 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.5 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 44 L |
