2007 Infiniti M vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Infiniti M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Infiniti M would be higher. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 130 more horse power than 2007 Infiniti M. (275 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Infiniti M.
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, 2010 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Infiniti M. (363 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Infiniti M.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Infiniti M | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Infiniti | Lotus |
Model | M | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 459 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 4882 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1915 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1354 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2941 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 86 L |