2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 TVR Tuscan
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Elise and 2005 TVR Tuscan were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,995 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 TVR Tuscan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 TVR Tuscan (345 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 TVR Tuscan should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 TVR Tuscan weights approximately 445 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.
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 TVR Tuscan (391 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 217 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 TVR Tuscan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 2005 TVR Tuscan | |
Make | Lotus | TVR |
Model | Elise | Tuscan |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 280 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 4.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1230 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 15.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 65 L |