2004 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2011 Nissan Frontier is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,486 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Frontier (152 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2004 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, 2011 Nissan Frontier (232 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Elise. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Lotus Elise | 2011 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Frontier |
Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2486 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 152 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 232 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 31 L | 80 L |