2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Nissan Almera
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Elise and 2005 Nissan Almera were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,183 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Almera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Almera. (110 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Almera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Almera weights approximately 720 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 Nissan Almera, 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 Nissan Almera (248 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Almera will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 2005 Nissan Almera | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Almera |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 110 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |