2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan 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 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2011 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan will offer significantly more control. 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 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2011 Nissan Titan 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 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Elise | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Titan |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5551 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.4 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 106 L |