2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 6 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 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (235 HP @ 3750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M.
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, 2011 Infiniti M (550 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2011 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Lotus | Infiniti |
| Model | Exige | M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1501 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2901 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 67 L |
