2005 Toyota Highlander vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Highlander. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Highlander would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Highlander. (230 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Highlander. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 721 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Toyota Highlander (328 Nm) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Toyota Highlander | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Toyota | Lotus |
Model | Highlander | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3310 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 230 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 328 Nm | 236 Nm |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1630 kg | 909 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4700 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.4 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 12.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 73 L | 44 L |