2002 Honda Accord vs. 2004 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2004 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Accord would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Accord (152 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2004 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2004 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 364 kg more than 2004 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 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 2004 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Accord, 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, 2002 Honda Accord (192 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lotus Elise. (172 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2004 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Elise |
Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 152 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1114 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 31 L |