2003 Lotus Exige vs. 2003 Mini One
To start off, both 2003 Lotus Exige and 2003 Mini One 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 85 more horse power than 2003 Mini One. (90 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 Mini One. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mini One weights approximately 260 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 Mini One, 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 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mini One. (140 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mini One.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 2003 Mini One | |
Make | Lotus | Mini |
Model | Exige | One |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1606 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 140 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |