2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Elise and 2007 Toyota Corolla 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 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (108 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 495 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 Lotus Elise (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Corolla. (150 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2007 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 108 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 169 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 12.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1376 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2760 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 60 L |