1996 Honda Accord vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,850 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 366 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2012 Lotus Exige 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 Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Honda Accord, 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 Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Honda Accord | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Exige |
Year Released | 1996 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1850 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 114 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 158 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1275 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2299 mm |