2007 Audi S4 vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Audi S4 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,163 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Audi S4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Audi S4 (341 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Audi S4 (410 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2007 Audi S4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Audi S4 | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | S4 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4163 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 341 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.7 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 36 L |
