2009 Chevrolet Rezzo vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Rezzo 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 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 116 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Rezzo. (103 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Rezzo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet Rezzo weights approximately 466 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Lotus Elise is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Rezzo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Rezzo. (142 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Rezzo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Rezzo | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Rezzo | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 103 HP | 219 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 12.2 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1347 kg | 881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1590 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 L |
