2006 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 189 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Lotus Exige | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Exige | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 172 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 40 L |
