2003 Daihatsu Naked vs. 2003 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2003 Daihatsu Naked and 2003 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (63 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Daihatsu Naked weights approximately 36 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Because 2003 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 2003 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Daihatsu Naked, 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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. (107 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu Naked. 2003 Daihatsu Naked has automatic transmission and 2003 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2003 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2003 Daihatsu Naked will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu Naked | 2003 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Lotus |
| Model | Naked | Exige |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 659 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 63 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 107 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 816 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 37 L | 36 L |
