2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Audi A6
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Elise and 2007 Audi A6 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,967 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Audi A6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi A6 (230 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Audi A6 weights approximately 924 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 Audi A6 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Audi A6 will offer significantly more control. 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 Audi A6 (450 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Audi A6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2007 Audi A6 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Audi A6 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2007 Audi A6 | |
| Make | Lotus | Audi |
| Model | Elise | A6 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 450 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 80 L |
