2000 Honda Shuttle vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Shuttle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Shuttle would be higher. At 2,254 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Honda Shuttle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Elise (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Shuttle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Honda Shuttle weights approximately 599 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Honda Shuttle, 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, 2011 Lotus Elise (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Shuttle. (206 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Shuttle. 2000 Honda Shuttle has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Honda Shuttle will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Honda Shuttle | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Shuttle | Elise |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2254 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 206 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1525 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 44 L |