2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2010 Fiat Bravo is newer by 5 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Bravo. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Bravo weights approximately 350 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, 2010 Fiat Bravo, 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 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Bravo. (128 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2010 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Lotus | Fiat |
| Model | Exige | Bravo |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 84 mm |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 179 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 57 L |
