2005 Vauxhall Agila 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 Vauxhall Agila. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Vauxhall Agila would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (57 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Vauxhall Agila weights approximately 111 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Vauxhall Agila, 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Vauxhall Agila. (87 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Vauxhall Agila.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Vauxhall Agila | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Vauxhall | Lotus |
| Model | Agila | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 973 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 57 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 87 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1020 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3510 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 2299 mm |
