2005 Honda Accord vs. 2000 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2005 Honda Accord is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Accord (161 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Elise. (143 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda Accord weights approximately 668 kg more than 2000 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 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 2000 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda Accord (220 Nm) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Elise. (174 Nm). This means 2005 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Elise. 2005 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda Accord | 2000 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Elise |
Year Released | 2005 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2360 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 174 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 89.3 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1388 kg | 720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 36 L |