2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Subaru Legacy. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Subaru Legacy would be higher. At 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Subaru Legacy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (136 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Because 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 2005 Subaru Legacy 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Subaru Legacy. (187 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2005 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | Lotus | Subaru |
| Model | Exige | Legacy |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2680 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
