2004 Kia Amanti vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Kia Amanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Kia Amanti would be higher. At 3,491 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Kia Amanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 225 more horse power than 2004 Kia Amanti. (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Amanti. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 167 kg more than 2004 Kia Amanti. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2010 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2010 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Kia Amanti, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Amanti. (298 Nm). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Amanti.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Amanti | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Amanti | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 298 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1824 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3063 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.4 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 21.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 90 L |
