2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Nissan Patrol
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Elise and 2005 Nissan Patrol were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,759 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Patrol (249 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1570 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Patrol (420 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2005 Nissan Patrol has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Nissan Patrol will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2005 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Elise | Patrol |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4759 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 420 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 2355 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 135 L |
