2005 Citroen C8 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise

To start off, both 2005 Citroen C8 and 2005 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,175 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2005 Citroen C8. (157 HP @ 5650 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Citroen C8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Citroen C8 weights approximately 798 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.

Because 2005 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 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C8, 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, 2005 Citroen C8 (217 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.

Compare all specifications:

2005 Citroen C8 2005 Lotus Elise
Make Citroen Lotus
Model C8 Elise
Year Released 2005 2005
Body Type Minivan Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 2175 cc 1796 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 157 HP 189 HP
Engine RPM 5650 RPM 7800 RPM
Torque 217 Nm 186 Nm
Torque RPM 3900 RPM 6800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 86 mm 82 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 85 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline - Premium Gasoline - Premium
Top Speed 196 km/hour 241 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 11.6 seconds 5.2 seconds
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1648 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Length 4730 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1860 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1760 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 9.7 L/100km 8.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 80 L 40 L


 

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