2000 Honda Civic vs. 2000 Lotus Extreme
To start off, both 2000 Honda Civic and 2000 Lotus Extreme were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,491 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Extreme (120 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Extreme should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 694 kg more than 2000 Lotus Extreme.
Because 2000 Lotus Extreme 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 2000 Lotus Extreme. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Lotus Extreme (180 Nm) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (135 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Extreme will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2000 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Extreme has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Extreme will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2000 Lotus Extreme | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Extreme |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1491 cc | 700 cc |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 135 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 456 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2420 mm |