2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor
To start off, both 2006 Lotus Elise and 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,835 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor (225 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor weights approximately 389 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.
Because 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor will offer significantly more control. 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 Mitsubishi Endeavor (346 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Elise | 2006 Mitsubishi Endeavor | |
| Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Elise | Endeavor |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3835 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 346 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 81 L |
