2002 Honda Vamos vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Honda Vamos. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Honda Vamos would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2002 Honda Vamos. (46 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2002 Honda Vamos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Honda Vamos weights approximately 78 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (168 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Honda Vamos. (149 Nm). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Honda Vamos. 2002 Honda Vamos has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Honda Vamos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Honda Vamos | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Vamos | Elise |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 46 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 130 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 882 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 32 L |
