2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 12 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 (4 cylinders), 2012 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 754 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Subaru Forester 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, 2012 Subaru Forester (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2012 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Exige | Forester |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 64 L |
