2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2005 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Titan (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 185 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Titan weights approximately 1327 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Titan (514 Nm) has 345 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2005 Nissan Titan | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Elise | Titan |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 514 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 2208 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3560 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 106 L |
