2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Holden Caprice
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Holden Caprice. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Holden Caprice would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Holden Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (262 HP) has 73 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Holden Caprice weights approximately 1016 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2005 Holden Caprice (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Holden Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2005 Holden Caprice 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. 2005 Holden Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2005 Holden Caprice | |
Make | Lotus | Holden |
Model | Exige | Caprice |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 262 HP |
Torque | 181 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1891 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1899 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3009 mm |