2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 4,159 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer (285 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 476 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 TrailBlazer (374 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | TrailBlazer | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4159 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 285 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 374 Nm | 169 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 785 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 38 L |