2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Honda Insight
To start off, 2013 Honda Insight is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 2013 Honda Insight. (97 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Insight weights approximately 375 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Lotus Exige 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 Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Insight, 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2013 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Exige | Insight |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.8 : 1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4377 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
