2007 Honda Civic vs. 2009 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (218 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Honda Civic weights approximately 330 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 Honda Civic is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Honda Civic 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 Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Honda Civic. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Honda Civic | 2009 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elise |
Year Released | 2007 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1798 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 212 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.4 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |