2002 Honda Acty vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2002 Honda Acty and 2002 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2002 Honda Acty. (127 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Acty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Acty weights approximately 60 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Acty, 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 Lotus Exige (181 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Acty. (139 Nm). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Acty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Acty | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Acty | Exige |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 660 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 127 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 139 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 780 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 36 L |
