2009 Honda Civic vs. 2007 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Honda Civic is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 2,204 cc, 2009 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2009 Honda Civic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Honda Civic weights approximately 433 kg more than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Civic, 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, 2009 Honda Civic (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Civic | 2007 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Honda | Lotus |
Model | Civic | Elise |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2204 cc | 1794 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 340 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 200 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1383 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.3 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 40 L |