2003 Honda Inspire vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2003 Honda Inspire is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Honda Inspire is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda Inspire (246 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Inspire weights approximately 790 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Inspire, 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, 2003 Honda Inspire (288 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 Honda Inspire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise. 2003 Honda Inspire has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Honda Inspire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Inspire | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Inspire | Elise |
Year Released | 2003 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 1795 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 246 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 288 Nm | 168 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 31 L |