2005 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Honda Fit
To start off, 2011 Honda Fit is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2011 Honda Fit. (117 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Fit weights approximately 344 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Fit, 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 Lotus Elise (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Fit. (144 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Elise | 2011 Honda Fit | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Elise | Fit |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 117 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1129 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4105 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1524 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2499 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |
