2009 Fiat Doblo vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Doblo 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Doblo. (64 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Doblo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Doblo weights approximately 510 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 Doblo, 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 (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Doblo. (102 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Doblo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Doblo | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Doblo | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Panel Van | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 186 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 142 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 19.2 seconds | 5.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1295 kg | 785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 38 L |
