2001 Lotus Exige vs. 2000 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Toyota Previa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Toyota Previa would be higher. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Toyota Previa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2000 Toyota Previa. (157 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2000 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Toyota Previa weights approximately 745 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Because 2001 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2001 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Toyota Previa, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Toyota Previa (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Toyota Previa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige. 2000 Toyota Previa has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Toyota Previa will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 2000 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Previa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2900 mm |
