2007 Chrysler Voyager vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chrysler Voyager. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chrysler Voyager would be higher. At 2,429 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Chrysler Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2007 Chrysler Voyager. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Chrysler Voyager. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Chrysler Voyager weights approximately 833 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2012 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 2012 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Chrysler Voyager, 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Chrysler Voyager. (218 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Chrysler Voyager.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chrysler Voyager | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Voyager | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1775 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2000 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 75 L | 44 L |
