2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Subaru Baja
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Subaru Baja were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,458 cc, 2005 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP) has 78 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Baja. (165 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Baja. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Baja weights approximately 654 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Subaru Baja is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Baja will offer significantly more control. 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 (236 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Baja. (226 Nm). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Baja.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Exige | Baja |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 165 HP |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1584 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
