2007 Chevrolet Aveo vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Aveo 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (103 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo.
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 Chevrolet Aveo, 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 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo. (145 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Aveo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Aveo | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Aveo | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1599 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |
