2005 Kia Optima vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2005 Kia Optima and 2005 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,671 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Kia Optima is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2005 Kia Optima. (170 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Optima. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Kia Optima weights approximately 557 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 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 2005 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Optima, 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, 2005 Kia Optima (241 Nm) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Kia Optima will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Optima | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Kia | Lotus |
| Model | Optima | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2671 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 170 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 241 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1487 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 40 L |
