2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Toyota Camry
To start off, both 2009 Lotus Elise and 2009 Toyota Camry were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,455 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Camry (268 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Camry weights approximately 730 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Toyota Camry, 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 Toyota Camry (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2009 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Lotus Elise | 2009 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | Camry |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 180 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.7 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |