2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser (260 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Elise. (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 969 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (367 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2011 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Elise | FJ Cruiser |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 4000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 260 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4671 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1905 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1811 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 72 L |