2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2004 Toyota Prius
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Toyota Prius. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Toyota Prius would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 2004 Toyota Prius. (77 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2004 Toyota Prius. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Toyota Prius weights approximately 404 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Because 2006 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 2006 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Prius, 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Toyota Prius. (115 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Toyota Prius. 2004 Toyota Prius has automatic transmission and 2006 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2006 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Toyota Prius will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 2004 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Prius |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1803 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 77 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 4.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |