2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Toyota Corolla
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 Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Corolla would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Corolla. (115 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 485 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 Toyota Corolla, 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 Corolla (280 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2005 Toyota Corolla 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 Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 17.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 10.6 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 55 L |