2001 Honda City vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda City. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda City would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2001 Honda City. (94 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda City. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda City weights approximately 65 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda City, 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda City. (121 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda City.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Honda City | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | City | Exige |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1343 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 94 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 940 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |