2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2006 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2006 Opel Speedster is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Opel Speedster (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Speedster weights approximately 109 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, 2006 Opel Speedster (250 Nm) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm). This means 2006 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 2006 Opel Speedster | |
Make | Lotus | Opel |
Model | Elise | Speedster |
Year Released | 2005 | 2006 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 250 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |