2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2001 Spyker C8
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Spyker C8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Spyker C8 would be higher. At 4,172 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 Spyker C8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Spyker C8 (395 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Spyker C8 should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Spyker C8 weights approximately 254 kg more than 2006 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, 2001 Spyker C8 (481 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 294 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 Spyker C8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 2001 Spyker C8 | |
| Make | Lotus | Spyker |
| Model | Elise | C8 |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1803 cc | 4172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 395 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 481 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1090 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
