2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2009 Toyota Venza
To start off, both 2009 Lotus Elise and 2009 Toyota Venza were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Venza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Venza. (182 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Venza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota Venza weights approximately 380 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 Toyota Venza, 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 Venza (246 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Venza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2009 Toyota Venza 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 Venza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2009 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Elise | Venza |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 212 Nm | 246 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1330 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
