2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 7 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 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 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, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 826 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2012 Audi Q7 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. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Lotus | Audi |
| Model | Exige | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
