2006 Isuzu KB vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Isuzu KB 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 2,405 cc, 2006 Isuzu KB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Elise (143 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2006 Isuzu KB. (127 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2006 Isuzu KB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Isuzu KB weights approximately 1180 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise.
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 Isuzu KB (207 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Isuzu KB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Isuzu KB | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Isuzu | Lotus |
| Model | KB | Elise |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2405 cc | 1796 cc |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 207 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3060 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 36 L |
