2007 Chevrolet Kalos vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2007 Chevrolet Kalos 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 49 more horse power than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. (71 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chevrolet Kalos weights approximately 250 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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 Kalos, 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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos. (105 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chevrolet Kalos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Kalos | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Kalos | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1150 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 71 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 105 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 785 kg |
| 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 Consumption Overall | 6.6 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 38 L |
