2002 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 Toyota RunX
To start off, 2008 Toyota RunX is newer by 6 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota RunX weights approximately 352 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Toyota RunX, 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, 2002 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota RunX. (147 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota RunX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 2008 Toyota RunX | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | RunX |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 147 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 81.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
