2000 Honda City 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 City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda City would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 2000 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda City weights approximately 44 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 City, 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 Elise (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda City. (122 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda City | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | City | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 122 Nm | 187 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 896 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |