2009 Dodge Nitro vs. 2005 Lotus Elise

To start off, 2009 Dodge Nitro is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Dodge Nitro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Dodge Nitro (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Dodge Nitro should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Dodge Nitro weights approximately 1175 kg more than 2005 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 Dodge Nitro (314 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Dodge Nitro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise. 2009 Dodge Nitro has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Dodge Nitro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

2009 Dodge Nitro 2005 Lotus Elise
Make Dodge Lotus
Model Nitro Elise
Year Released 2009 2005
Body Type SUV Roadster
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 3701 cc 1794 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 202 HP 120 HP
Engine RPM 5200 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 314 Nm 168 Nm
Torque RPM 4000 RPM 3500 RPM
Engine Bore Size 93 mm 80 mm
Engine Stroke Size 90.8 mm 89.3 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 9.6:1 11.0:1
Top Speed 190 km/hour 200 km/hour
Acceleration 0-100mph 10.3 seconds 5.7 seconds
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Manual
Number of Seats 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 5 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1960 kg 785 kg
Vehicle Length 4590 mm 3790 mm
Vehicle Width 1780 mm 1730 mm
Vehicle Height 1590 mm 1150 mm
Wheelbase Size 2770 mm 2310 mm
Fuel Consumption Overall 12.3 L/100km 7.3 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 74 L 40 L


 

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