2000 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2000 Honda Accord. (145 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Accord weights approximately 360 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Honda Accord (188 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2000 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Accord | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 145 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 188 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 40 L |