2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Toyota Sequoia were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,671 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Sequoia (282 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (441 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Sequoia 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 Sequoia | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4671 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 99 L |
