2002 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,148 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (148 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 1260 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano (330 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Exige | 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | |
Make | Lotus | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Exige | Viano |
Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2148 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 330 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 88.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 2040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 75 L |