2003 Lotus Exige vs. 2001 Honda CR-V
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda CR-V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda CR-V would be higher. At 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2001 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Honda CR-V weights approximately 720 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Because 2001 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Honda CR-V 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, 2001 Honda CR-V (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2001 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige. 2001 Honda CR-V has automatic transmission and 2003 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2003 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda CR-V will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Exige | 2001 Honda CR-V | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Exige | CR-V |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.6 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 8.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1745 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
