2008 Honda Civic vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Elise (141 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Civic weights approximately 707 kg more than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Because 2001 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 2001 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic, 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 Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (179 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2204 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 | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 179 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1422 kg | 715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 38 L |