2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2008 Subaru Impreza is newer by 3 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Subaru Impreza is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Impreza. (224 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Impreza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Impreza weights approximately 678 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2008 Subaru Impreza 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, 2008 Subaru Impreza 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, 2008 Subaru Impreza (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2008 Subaru Impreza will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2008 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Exige | Impreza |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1608 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
