2009 Honda Odyssey vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Honda Odyssey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Honda Odyssey would be higher. At 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (405 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 161 more horse power than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (244 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Odyssey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 420 kg more than 2009 Honda Odyssey. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 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 2010 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Odyssey, 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 Lotus Elise (459 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Odyssey. (332 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Odyssey.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Honda Odyssey | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Honda | Lotus |
| Model | Odyssey | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 244 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7100 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1461 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.6 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 79 L | 86 L |
