2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2012 Honda Insight
To start off, 2012 Honda Insight is newer by 3 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 (186 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Honda Insight weights approximately 465 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, 2012 Honda Insight, 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, 2012 Honda Insight (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Elise. (133 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Honda Insight will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2012 Honda Insight | |
Make | Lotus | Honda |
Model | Elise | Insight |
Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 186 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 133 Nm | 167 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 785 kg | 1250 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4376 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1694 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1427 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 8.9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.4 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 38 L | 40 L |