2008 Lotus Elise vs. 2010 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2010 Honda Pilot is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Pilot (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Elise. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Pilot weights approximately 1049 kg more than 2008 Lotus Elise. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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 2008 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Honda Pilot, 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, 2010 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Elise. 2010 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lotus Elise | 2010 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Elise | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1795 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 250 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1999 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4849 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1847 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2774 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |
