2001 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2012 Honda Jazz is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 2012 Honda Jazz. (118 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Because 2001 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 2001 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Jazz, 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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Jazz. (145 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 2012 Honda Jazz | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Exige | Jazz |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 42 L |
