2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2006 Mazda 3
To start off, 2006 Mazda 3 is newer by 6 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 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 2006 Mazda 3. (105 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mazda 3 weights approximately 334 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
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 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mazda 3. (146 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Exige | 2006 Mazda 3 | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | 3 |
Year Released | 2000 | 2006 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 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 | 146 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 83.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 55 L |