2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2005 Toyota Tundra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,669 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Tundra (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Tundra weights approximately 1384 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.
Because 2005 Toyota Tundra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Tundra 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, 2005 Toyota Tundra (441 Nm) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 2005 Toyota Tundra | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Tundra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4669 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 2170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3270 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 100 L |
