2003 Honda S2000 vs. 2011 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2011 Lotus Elise is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 2,157 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Honda S2000 (240 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Elise. (217 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Honda S2000 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda S2000 weights approximately 360 kg more than 2011 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Honda S2000 (220 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Elise. (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Honda S2000 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda S2000 | 2011 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | S2000 | Elise |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2157 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 210 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1286 kg | 926 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4130 mm | 3785 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1118 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |