2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Mazda Etude
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Mazda Etude were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 2005 Mazda Etude. (99 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda Etude.
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 Mazda Etude, 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 Lotus Exige (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Mazda Etude | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Exige | Etude |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1594 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 99 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 142 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |
