2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante
To start off, 2008 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Bandeirante would be higher. At 3,661 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. (96 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Bandeirante. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Bandeirante weights approximately 844 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Because 2001 Toyota Bandeirante is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante 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, 2001 Toyota Bandeirante (245 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Bandeirante will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lotus Elise | 2001 Toyota Bandeirante | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Bandeirante |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3661 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1794 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2290 mm |
