2011 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Chrysler Voyager
To start off, both 2011 Lotus Elise and 2011 Chrysler Voyager were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chrysler Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Voyager should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 1198 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Chrysler Voyager, 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, 2011 Chrysler Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2011 Chrysler Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise. 2011 Chrysler Voyager has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Chrysler Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Elise | 2011 Chrysler Voyager | |
| Make | Lotus | Chrysler |
| Model | Elise | Voyager |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3604 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 283 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 352 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 2110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 5151 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1999 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 3078 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.7 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 76 L |
