1999 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1999 Honda Civic. (160 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1999 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lotus Exige weights approximately 69 kg more than 1999 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1999 Honda Civic, 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) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Honda Civic. (152 Nm). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Honda Civic | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Civic | Exige |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1000 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 152 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2299 mm |
