2009 Fiat 500 vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 Fiat 500 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 118 more horse power than 2009 Fiat 500. (101 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat 500 weights approximately 124 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 Fiat 500, 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat 500. (132 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Fiat 500 | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 500 | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1368 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 101 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 132 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 182 km/hour | 238 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.5 seconds | 4.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1005 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3550 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 44 L |