2001 Lotus Exige vs. 2000 Mazda Familia
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Mazda Familia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Mazda Familia would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 102 more horse power than 2000 Mazda Familia. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda Familia.
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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda Familia. (103 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda Familia.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 2000 Mazda Familia | |
Make | Lotus | Mazda |
Model | Exige | Familia |
Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 103 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 58 L |