2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 4 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 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. (186 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 1191 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, 2011 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2011 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
Model | Elise | Colorado |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 2141 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1650 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 72 L |