2003 Honda Stream vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Honda Stream would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2003 Honda Stream. (127 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2003 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Honda Stream weights approximately 429 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 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, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Honda Stream. (155 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Honda Stream.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Honda Stream | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Stream | Elise |
Year Released | 2003 | 2009 |
Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1672 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 127 HP | 219 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 881 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 44 L |