2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Nissan Note
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Elise and 2007 Nissan Note were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Note. (85 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Note. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Note weights approximately 344 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Note, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Nissan Note (200 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Note will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2007 Nissan Note | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Elise | Note |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1240 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 46 L |
