2002 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 10 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 472 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, 2012 Honda Insight, 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 @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Exige | Insight |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1252 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |
