2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Express is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,294 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1502 kg more than 2000 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 Chevrolet Express (354 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Express | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Express | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4294 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 195 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 354 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2222 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 36 L |