2004 Honda Accord vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 273 more horse power than 2004 Honda Accord. (160 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 496 kg more than 2004 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Honda Accord, 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Accord. (218 Nm). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Accord | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Accord | Elise |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1385 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.1 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 86 L |
