2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,310 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Toyota Camry (225 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Camry weights approximately 765 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.
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 Toyota Camry, 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, 2005 Toyota Camry (328 Nm) has 148 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2005 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Camry |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3310 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 328 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1681 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
