2003 Lotus Exige vs. 2003 Subaru Legacy
To start off, both 2003 Lotus Exige and 2003 Subaru Legacy were released in the same year (2003). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Subaru Legacy (187 HP @ 7100 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Exige. (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Subaru Legacy weights approximately 560 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Subaru Legacy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2003 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 Subaru Legacy (196 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2003 Subaru Legacy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 2003 Subaru Legacy | |
Make | Lotus | Subaru |
Model | Exige | Legacy |
Year Released | 2003 | 2003 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7100 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 196 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1340 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4640 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 64 L |