2008 Hyundai Accent vs. 2008 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Accent and 2008 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,795 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Accent weights approximately 115 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 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 2008 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Accent, 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, 2008 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Accent. (115 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Accent.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Hyundai Accent | 2008 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
Model | Accent | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1341 cc | 1795 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 189 HP |
Torque | 115 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 71.5 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 163 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 14.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1065 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |