2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Mazda B2300
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2007 Mazda B2300 were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,266 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Mazda B2300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2007 Mazda B2300. (143 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda B2300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda B2300 weights approximately 483 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Mazda B2300 (210 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Mazda B2300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2007 Mazda B2300 | |
| Make | Lotus | Mazda |
| Model | Exige | B2300 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2266 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1358 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
