2008 Honda S2000 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda S2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda S2000 would be higher. At 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda S2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2008 Honda S2000. (237 HP @ 8300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda S2000.
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, 2009 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda S2000. (208 Nm @ 7500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda S2000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Honda S2000 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | S2000 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 237 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 208 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4140 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 44 L |
