2000 Honda NSX vs. 2012 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2012 Lotus Elise is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda NSX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda NSX would be higher. At 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda NSX weights approximately 534 kg more than 2012 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda NSX | 2012 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | NSX | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |