2008 Honda CR-V vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Honda CR-V is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,204 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda CR-V is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2008 Honda CR-V. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda CR-V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda CR-V weights approximately 758 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Because 2008 Honda CR-V is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Elise. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda CR-V 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, 2008 Honda CR-V (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda CR-V will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda CR-V | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | CR-V | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Roadster |
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 | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 341 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97.1 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 187 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.3 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1608 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.7 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 58 L | 40 L |