2002 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 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 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2002 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Accord weights approximately 494 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Exige. 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 (218 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Honda Accord | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Exige |
Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 218 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1410 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 40 L |