1997 Honda CRX vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Honda CRX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Honda CRX would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1997 Honda CRX. (125 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1997 Honda CRX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Honda CRX weights approximately 175 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Honda CRX, 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Honda CRX. (141 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Honda CRX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Honda CRX | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | CRX | Exige |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1668 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 141 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |
