2003 Lotus Exige vs. 2006 Suzuki Jimny
To start off, 2006 Suzuki Jimny is newer by 3 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 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 111 more horse power than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (64 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Suzuki Jimny weights approximately 435 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Because 2006 Suzuki Jimny 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, 2006 Suzuki Jimny 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 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Suzuki Jimny. (160 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Suzuki Jimny.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Lotus Exige | 2006 Suzuki Jimny | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | Exige | Jimny |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 16.8 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1215 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |
