2009 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Chrysler Town & Country would be higher. At 3,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chrysler Town & Country is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. (175 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 961 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, 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 Chrysler Town & Country (278 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chrysler Town & Country will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chrysler Town & Country | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
Model | Town & Country | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3299 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 278 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1873 kg | 912 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5150 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3080 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 44 L |