2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Mazda RX-8
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Mazda RX-8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Mazda RX-8 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mazda RX-8 (228 HP @ 8200 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda RX-8 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mazda RX-8 weights approximately 149 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 Mazda RX-8 (211 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Mazda RX-8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2005 Mazda RX-8 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Exige | RX-8 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1308 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 8200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 211 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 235 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 6.4 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1065 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 11 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
