2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Nissan Cima
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Elise and 2005 Nissan Cima were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Cima is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Cima weights approximately 920 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.
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2005 Lotus Elise | 2005 Nissan Cima | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Cima |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1500 mm |