2004 Jaguar S-Type vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Jaguar S-Type. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Jaguar S-Type would be higher. At 2,722 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Jaguar S-Type is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (204 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Jaguar S-Type should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Jaguar S-Type weights approximately 806 kg more than 2009 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, 2004 Jaguar S-Type (436 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2004 Jaguar S-Type will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Jaguar S-Type | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | S-Type | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2722 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 204 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 436 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 9.4 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1722 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 69 L | 40 L |
