2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Porsche Cayman
To start off, 2011 Porsche Cayman 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 3,400 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche Cayman is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche Cayman (330 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche Cayman should accelerate faster 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, 2011 Porsche Cayman (370 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche Cayman will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2011 Porsche Cayman | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Exige | Cayman |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4346 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1801 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1285 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2416 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
