2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Toyota Quantum
To start off, 2007 Toyota Quantum is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,494 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Quantum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Quantum. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Quantum. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Quantum weights approximately 1040 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 Toyota Quantum (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Quantum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 2007 Toyota Quantum | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Quantum |
Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 2290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3120 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |