2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme

To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Extreme. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Extreme would be higher. 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 69 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Extreme. (120 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Extreme. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 498 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme. 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, both vehicles can yield 180 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.

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