2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Holden UTE
To start off, both 2009 Lotus Elise and 2009 Holden UTE were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Holden UTE is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Holden UTE (357 HP) has 168 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Holden UTE should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise.
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 Holden UTE (530 Nm) has 349 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (181 Nm). This means 2009 Holden UTE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2009 Holden UTE | |
| Make | Lotus | Holden |
| Model | Elise | UTE |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 357 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
