2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Lexus GS
To start off, 2010 Lexus GS is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus GS (340 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus GS should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus GS weights approximately 921 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.
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, 2010 Lexus GS (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2010 Lexus GS | |
| Make | Lotus | Lexus |
| Model | Elise | GS |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 362 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4844 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
