2003 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 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. Both 2003 Lotus Exige and 2007 Lotus Exige are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Exige. (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Exige weights approximately 95 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Exige | Exige |
Year Released | 2003 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 232 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.8 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |