2004 Honda Life vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Honda Life. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Honda Life would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 2004 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 Honda Life.
Because 2004 Honda Life is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Honda Life. (58 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Honda Life | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Life | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| 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 | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
