2006 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 2,492 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 614 kg more than 2006 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (200 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Exige | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Hilux |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
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 | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3090 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 80 L |