2008 Lexus IS vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Lexus IS is newer by 1 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 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lexus IS (216 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Lexus IS weights approximately 532 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Lexus IS (288 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2008 Lexus IS 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. 2008 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lexus IS | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lexus | Lotus |
Model | IS | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 216 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1482 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |