2008 Honda Jazz vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Honda Jazz 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Jazz weights approximately 234 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise.
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 Jazz, 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, 2002 Lotus Elise (175 Nm @ 4850 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Jazz. (143 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Jazz | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Jazz | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1495 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 134 HP |
Torque | 143 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4850 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.4 mm | 89.3 mm |
Top Speed | 175 km/hour | 208 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 756 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 L | 38 L |