2003 Alfa Romeo GT vs. 2011 Lotus Exige

To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo GT would be higher. At 1,910 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (162 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 398 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.

Because 2011 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 2011 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo GT, 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT. (206 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Alfa Romeo GT.

Compare all specifications:

2003 Alfa Romeo GT 2011 Lotus Exige
Make Alfa Romeo Lotus
Model GT Exige
Year Released 2003 2011
Body Type Coupe Coupe
Engine Position Front Middle
Engine Size 1910 cc 1800 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 162 HP 240 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 8000 RPM
Torque 206 Nm 230 Nm
Torque RPM 3250 RPM 5500 RPM
Drive Type Front Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 4 seats 2 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 2 doors
Vehicle Weight 1340 kg 942 kg
Vehicle Length 4500 mm 3797 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1727 mm
Vehicle Height 1370 mm 1158 mm
Wheelbase Size 2710 mm 2299 mm
Fuel Consumption 6.8 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 12.3 L/100km 11.8 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 60 L 44 L


 

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