2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. Both 2006 Lotus Elise and 2009 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 4 kg more than 2006 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elise | Elise |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 954 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |