2007 Kia Cee'd vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2007 Kia Cee'd 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 1,975 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Kia Cee'd is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Kia Cee'd (141 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Cee'd should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Kia Cee'd weights approximately 556 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 Kia Cee'd, 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 Kia Cee'd (186 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Kia Cee'd will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Kia Cee'd | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Kia | Lotus |
Model | Cee'd | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1975 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 141 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 186 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 205 km/hour | 197 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.4 seconds | 5.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1341 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 32 L |