2006 Fiat Albea vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Fiat Albea 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 2006 Fiat Albea. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 Fiat Albea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Fiat Albea weights approximately 431 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Because 2000 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 2000 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Fiat Albea, 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, 2000 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Fiat Albea. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Fiat Albea.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Fiat Albea | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | Albea | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 115 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Top Speed | 162 km/hour | 214 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.5 seconds | 5.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1151 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 L | 36 L |