2008 Honda Accord vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Honda Accord is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,354 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Accord (190 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (156 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 474 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2008 Honda Accord (220 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Accord | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Accord | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2354 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 190 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 220 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 806 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.7 L/100km | 5.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 6.9 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 38 L |