2006 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet Express. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet Express would be higher. At 4,802 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Express (285 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1625 kg more than 2009 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 (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Express | Elise |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4802 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2579 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6210 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2090 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3940 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |
