2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Honda Element
To start off, 2011 Honda Element is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Honda Element is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2011 Honda Element. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Element weights approximately 808 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Because 2000 Lotus Exige 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 Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Element, 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 Honda Element (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Honda Element will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige. 2011 Honda Element has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Honda Element will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Exige | 2011 Honda Element | |
Make | Lotus | Honda |
Model | Exige | Element |
Year Released | 2000 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 166 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1594 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4315 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1819 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1788 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2576 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |