2012 Nissan Versa vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2012 Nissan Versa 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. Both 2012 Nissan Versa and 2012 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Nissan Versa. (122 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan Versa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Versa weights approximately 296 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Because 2012 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 2012 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Versa, 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, 2012 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan Versa. (172 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan Versa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Nissan Versa | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Nissan | Lotus |
| Model | Versa | Elise |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1222 kg | 926 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
