2009 Lotus Exige 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 Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 159 more horse power than 2012 Honda Insight. (98 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Insight.
Because 2009 Lotus Exige 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 Exige. 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Insight. (167 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Insight.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2012 Honda Insight | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Exige | Insight |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | 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 Length | 4350 mm | 4376 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1694 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 40 L |
