2011 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Renault Logan
To start off, both 2011 Lotus Elise and 2011 Renault Logan were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2011 Renault Logan. (67 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Renault Logan weights approximately 368 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
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 Renault Logan, 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 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Renault Logan. (160 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Renault Logan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Elise | 2011 Renault Logan | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Elise | Logan |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 912 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3785 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1118 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 50 L |
