2000 Jaguar XKA vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2000 Jaguar XKA and 2000 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,399 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Jaguar XKA is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Jaguar XKA (466 HP @ 6150 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Jaguar XKA should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Jaguar XKA weights approximately 1014 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 Jaguar XKA (843 Nm) has 663 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Jaguar XKA will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Jaguar XKA | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
Model | XKA | Exige |
Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4399 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 466 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 843 Nm | 180 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 786 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2310 mm |