2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lotus Elise would be higher. Both 2008 Lotus Elise and 2009 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 120 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 1 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, both vehicles can yield 168 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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2008 Lotus Elise | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elise | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.1 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.3 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 882 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 32 L | 32 L |