2000 Honda Civic vs. 2004 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2004 Lotus Elise is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Civic weights approximately 400 kg more than 2004 Lotus Elise.
Because 2000 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2004 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Civic will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Lotus Elise (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (140 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2004 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Civic | 2004 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1493 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 108 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 140 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84.5 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1150 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 31 L |