2003 Lotus Exige vs. 2003 Renault Megane
To start off, both 2003 Lotus Exige and 2003 Renault Megane were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Renault Megane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 2003 Renault Megane. (132 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Renault Megane weights approximately 510 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 Renault Megane, 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 Renault Megane (191 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Renault Megane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Exige | 2003 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Exige | Megane |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 132 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 9.7 seconds |
| 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 | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 60 L |
