2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 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 4,300 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (195 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 764 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, 2011 Chevrolet Silverado (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2011 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Elise | 2011 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
| Model | Elise | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 186 HP | 195 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1549 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3380 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.9 L/100km | 11.9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 15.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 14 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 129 L |
