2002 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2007 Lotus Elise is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Honda Civic (157 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Civic weights approximately 383 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Honda Civic, 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 Civic (179 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (169 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2002 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Civic | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Civic | Elise |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1999 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 157 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 210 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.8 seconds | 5.3 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1264 kg | 881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.5 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 32 L |
