1999 Toyota Century vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Toyota Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Toyota Century would be higher. At 5,000 cc (12 cylinders), 1999 Toyota Century is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 131 kg more than 1999 Toyota Century.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Toyota Century | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Toyota | Lotus |
Model | Century | Exige |
Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 425 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1991 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5098 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1895 mm |