2003 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (240 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Exige. (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 901 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 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser (376 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 208 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser 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. 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2003 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 376 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1681 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 180 L |