2002 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Porsche 911
To start off, 2005 Porsche 911 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche 911 (445 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 268 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche 911 weights approximately 810 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Porsche 911 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, 2005 Porsche 911 (620 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 439 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 2005 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Exige | 911 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 445 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 76.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 64 L |
