2002 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Honda Stream
To start off, 2005 Honda Stream is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Stream is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2005 Honda Stream. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Stream weights approximately 695 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, 2005 Honda Stream, 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, 2005 Honda Stream (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Honda Stream will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige. 2005 Honda Stream has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Stream will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Exige | 2005 Honda Stream | |
Make | Lotus | Honda |
Model | Exige | Stream |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 192 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 86 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4580 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1600 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |