2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon
To start off, 2010 Lancia Ypsilon is newer by 3 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 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 61 more horse power than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lancia Ypsilon weights approximately 139 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, 2010 Lancia Ypsilon, 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 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon. (104 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Lancia Ypsilon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2010 Lancia Ypsilon | |
| Make | Lotus | Lancia |
| Model | Elise | Ypsilon |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1240 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 70.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 211 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 47 L |
