2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 3 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 2,436 cc, 2008 Toyota Condor is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 796 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Toyota Condor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Condor will offer significantly more control. 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, 2008 Toyota Condor (195 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Condor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 2008 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Condor |
Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2436 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 186 Nm | 195 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1646 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |