2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2008 Honda Accord
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Honda Accord. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Honda Accord would be higher. At 2,202 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Honda Accord is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 2008 Honda Accord. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Accord weights approximately 764 kg more than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lotus Elise. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Honda Accord, 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, 2008 Honda Accord (340 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Accord will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise. 2008 Honda Accord has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Elise has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Elise will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Accord will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2008 Honda Accord | |
Make | Lotus | Honda |
Model | Elise | Accord |
Year Released | 2009 | 2008 |
Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2202 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 1645 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 65 L |