2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2011 Honda Jazz
To start off, 2011 Honda Jazz is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Elise would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Elise is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2011 Honda Jazz. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Jazz. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Honda Jazz weights approximately 1089 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, 2011 Honda Jazz, 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 Lotus Elise (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Jazz. (127 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Jazz.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2011 Honda Jazz | |
Make | Lotus | Honda |
Model | Elise | Jazz |
Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1339 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 80 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 2043 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 42 L |