2007 Lotus Elise vs. 1999 Toyota MR-S
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota MR-S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota MR-S would be higher. Both 2007 Lotus Elise and 1999 Toyota MR-S are equipped with a 1,794 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (140 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1999 Toyota MR-S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Toyota MR-S weights approximately 20 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
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, 2007 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Toyota MR-S. (176 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Toyota MR-S.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 1999 Toyota MR-S | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | MR-S |
Year Released | 2007 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Top Speed | 241 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 7.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 48 L |