2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda 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 (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Fiat Panda weights approximately 190 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Panda | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1248 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 69 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 69.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 18 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1140 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 40 L |
