2008 Honda NSX vs. 2005 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2008 Honda NSX 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda NSX weights approximately 656 kg more than 2005 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 NSX (298 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 112 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Elise. (186 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda NSX | 2005 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | NSX | Elise |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 3179 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 276 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7300 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 298 Nm | 186 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5300 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 85 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 270 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.7 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |