2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2009 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,694 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. (159 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 436 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Toyota Tacoma (244 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2009 Toyota Tacoma 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. 2009 Toyota Tacoma will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2009 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2694 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1332 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5290 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1680 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3240 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |