2007 Alfa Romeo 159 vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 and 2007 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (198 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 920 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159, 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, 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 232 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Alfa Romeo 159 | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Lotus |
Model | 159 | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2387 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 17.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 228 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1705 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.8 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 32 L |