2004 Jaguar Concept Eight vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight (395 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (141 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight (553 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 374 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar Concept Eight | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | Concept Eight | Elise |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4195 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 395 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 553 Nm | 179 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5220 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3170 mm | 2310 mm |
