2007 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,926 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. (175 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1615 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2007 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2005 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will offer significantly more control. 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 Land Rover Range Rover (390 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Land Rover Range Rover will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Land Rover Range Rover | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Land Rover | Lotus |
Model | Range Rover | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2926 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 85 mm |
Top Speed | 179 km/hour | 249 km/hour |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2545 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2200 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 40 L |