2005 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2005 Honda CR-V and 2005 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2005 Honda CR-V. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Honda CR-V weights approximately 625 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 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, 2005 Honda CR-V (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Honda CR-V | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | CR-V | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 192 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |