2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2000 Peugeot Kart Up
To start off, 2005 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Peugeot Kart Up. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Peugeot Kart Up would be higher. At 2,945 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Peugeot Kart Up is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (210 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up should accelerate faster 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, 2000 Peugeot Kart Up (289 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2000 Peugeot Kart Up will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2000 Peugeot Kart Up | |
| Make | Lotus | Peugeot |
| Model | Elise | Kart Up |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 186 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1090 mm |
