2003 Honda Life vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Life weights approximately 4 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Because 2003 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Honda Life will offer significantly more control. 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, 2006 Lotus Elise (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Honda Life | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Life | Elise |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
