2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Rover 75
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Rover 75. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Rover 75 would be higher. Both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2005 Rover 75 are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2005 Rover 75. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Rover 75 weights approximately 610 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, 2005 Rover 75, 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 75. (161 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2005 Rover 75 | |
| Make | Lotus | Rover |
| Model | Exige | 75 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 192 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 12.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 65 L |
