2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Honda Pilot
To start off, 2013 Honda Pilot is newer by 4 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Pilot is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2013 Honda Pilot. (247 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Pilot.
Because 2013 Honda Pilot is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Honda Pilot will offer significantly more control. 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, 2013 Honda Pilot (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Pilot will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 2013 Honda Pilot has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Honda Pilot will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2013 Honda Pilot | |
| Make | Lotus | Honda |
| Model | Exige | Pilot |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4861 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1995 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1846 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2775 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 80 L |
