2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Lexus IS
To start off, 2010 Lexus IS is newer by 10 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 2,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Lexus IS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lexus IS (204 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lexus IS should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lexus IS weights approximately 781 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, 2010 Lexus IS (251 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2010 Lexus IS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige. 2010 Lexus IS has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lexus IS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 2010 Lexus IS | |
| Make | Lotus | Lexus |
| Model | Exige | IS |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1567 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2731 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 65 L |
