2007 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2007 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (139 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 805 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 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 2007 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata, 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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Sonata | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
| Model | Sonata | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 139 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 203 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1680 kg | 875 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 40 L |
