2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2000 Opel Speedster
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Opel Speedster. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Opel Speedster would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Opel Speedster is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Opel Speedster (145 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Opel Speedster should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Opel Speedster weights approximately 64 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.
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, 2000 Opel Speedster (203 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Opel Speedster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2000 Opel Speedster | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Elise | Speedster |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 217 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 6.2 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 | 881 kg | 945 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 36 L |
