2005 Kia K2700 vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2005 Kia K2700 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 2,665 cc, 2005 Kia K2700 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2005 Kia K2700. (83 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia K2700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia K2700 weights approximately 634 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Elise (187 Nm) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia K2700. (176 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia K2700.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia K2700 | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | K2700 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Engine Size | 2665 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1530 kg | 896 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2310 mm |
