2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Elise and 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,476 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 (134 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 weights approximately 1125 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 Mitsubishi L 200 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 Mitsubishi L 200 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 Mitsubishi L 200 (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2007 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
Make | Lotus | Mitsubishi |
Model | Elise | L 200 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2476 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 95 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 14.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4940 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 75 L |