2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2011 Lancia Voyager 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 2,777 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2011 Lancia Voyager. (161 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2011 Lancia Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 1214 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, 2011 Lancia Voyager, 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, 2011 Lancia Voyager (359 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2011 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2011 Lancia Voyager 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. 2011 Lancia Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2011 Lancia Voyager | |
Make | Lotus | Lancia |
Model | Elise | Voyager |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2777 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 359 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.1 L/100km | 9.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 76 L |