2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Toyota Avensis
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Toyota Avensis were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Avensis is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Avensis. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Avensis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Avensis weights approximately 765 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 Toyota Avensis, 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 Toyota Avensis (251 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Avensis will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Toyota Avensis | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Avensis |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 82.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1640 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 60 L |
