2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1996 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Carina. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Carina weights approximately 360 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Because 2000 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 2000 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Carina, 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Carina. (136 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 1996 Toyota Carina | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Carina |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 70 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1420 mm |
