2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2004 Porsche Cayenne
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Porsche Cayenne. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Porsche Cayenne would be higher. At 3,189 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Porsche Cayenne is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2004 Porsche Cayenne is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Porsche Cayenne 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, 2004 Porsche Cayenne (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2004 Porsche Cayenne will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2004 Porsche Cayenne | |
| Make | Lotus | Porsche |
| Model | Exige | Cayenne |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3189 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 100 L |
