2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2001 Toyota Condor
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 Condor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Condor would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Condor 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 Condor. (96 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Condor weights approximately 476 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise.
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 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Elise | 2001 Toyota Condor | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Condor |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 1998 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 | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1426 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2540 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |