2005 Lotec C 1000 vs. 2003 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Lotec C 1000 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 5,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Lotec C 1000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotec C 1000 (843 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 722 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Elise. (121 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotec C 1000 should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotec C 1000 weights approximately 330 kg more than 2003 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lotec C 1000 (990 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 815 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Elise. (175 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotec C 1000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotec C 1000 | 2003 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lotec | Lotus |
| Model | C 1000 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5500 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 843 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 990 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1150 mm |
