2007 Chevrolet Express vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Express 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 5,998 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Express (300 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Express should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Chevrolet Express (488 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 301 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2007 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Express | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Express | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 488 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 12 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |