2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara would be higher. At 2,490 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (165 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara weights approximately 535 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara (220 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2005 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | Exige | Grand Vitara |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 165 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1410 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
