2007 Honda Accord vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, both 2007 Honda Accord and 2007 Lotus Elise were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 23 more horse power than 2007 Honda Accord. (166 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Elise weights approximately 110 kg more than 2007 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Honda Accord is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Accord 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, 2007 Honda Accord (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise. 2007 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Honda Accord | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Accord | Elise |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 166 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
