2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Toyota Highlander
To start off, 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Highlander (270 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 380 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise. 2009 Toyota Highlander 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 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Lotus Elise | 2009 Toyota Highlander | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Highlander |
Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 270 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1770 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 73 L |