2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Subaru Outback
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Subaru Outback 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 (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Outback is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Subaru Outback weights approximately 619 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Subaru Outback 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 Outback 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 Subaru Outback (339 Nm) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Subaru Outback will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Lotus | Subaru |
Model | Exige | Outback |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2458 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 339 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 79 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1549 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |