2006 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 124 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, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 197 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Elise | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 239 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 377 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1074 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1820 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |