2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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. At 3,952 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 657 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier 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, 2009 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise. 2009 Nissan Frontier has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Frontier will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Lotus Elise | 2009 Nissan Frontier | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Elise | Frontier |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3952 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 261 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 381 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 16.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1442 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3200 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 80 L |