2001 Toyota Altezza vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Altezza. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Altezza would be higher. At 1,997 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Altezza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (156 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Altezza weights approximately 487 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (200 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza. 2001 Toyota Altezza has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Altezza will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Toyota Altezza | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Toyota | Lotus |
| Model | Altezza | Exige |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Station Wagon | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 200 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1396 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 44 L |
