2003 Caterham 7 vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Caterham 7. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Caterham 7 would be higher. Both 2003 Caterham 7 and 2006 Lotus Exige are equipped with a 1,794 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2003 Caterham 7. (160 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 Caterham 7. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lotus Exige weights approximately 416 kg more than 2003 Caterham 7. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Caterham 7 (176 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2003 Caterham 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Caterham 7 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Caterham | Lotus |
Model | 7 | Exige |
Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 160 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 176 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 209 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 500 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3110 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 810 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 2310 mm |