2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2001 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 2,446 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Camry. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Camry. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Toyota Camry weights approximately 485 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, 2001 Toyota Camry, 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, 2001 Toyota Camry (221 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2001 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2001 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2001 Toyota Camry | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Camry |
Year Released | 2007 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2446 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 160 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 88.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |