2009 Chevrolet Express vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Express and 2009 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Express is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Express. (193 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Express. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Express weights approximately 1435 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Chevrolet Express (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Express will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2009 Chevrolet Express has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Express will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Express | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Express | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Van | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4300 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 193 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2385 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2080 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3440 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 40 L |