2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Toyota Echo
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 Echo. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Echo would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Echo. (115 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Echo.
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 Echo, 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 (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Echo. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Echo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2005 Toyota Echo | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Echo |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |
