2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2012 Toyota Camry is newer by 7 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 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2012 Toyota Camry. (178 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2012 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Toyota Camry weights approximately 620 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Camry, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2012 Toyota Camry (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2012 Toyota Camry 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. 2012 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Elise | 2012 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Camry |
Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 178 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4806 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1821 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2776 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |