2007 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Acura CSX
To start off, 2010 Acura CSX is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura CSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (190 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2010 Acura CSX. (155 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2010 Acura CSX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura CSX weights approximately 417 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura CSX, 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, 2010 Acura CSX (188 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (187 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Acura CSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Elise | 2010 Acura CSX | |
| Make | Lotus | Acura |
| Model | Elise | CSX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 187 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1313 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4544 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1752 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.1 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
