2012 Infiniti G25 vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2012 Infiniti G25 and 2012 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Infiniti G25 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti G25 (218 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti G25 should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti G25 weights approximately 705 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Infiniti G25 (254 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti G25 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise. 2012 Infiniti G25 has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Infiniti G25 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Infiniti G25 | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Infiniti | Lotus |
| Model | G25 | Elise |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 254 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 7-speed shiftable automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4773 mm | 3785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1773 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1453 mm | 1118 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 44 L |
