2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Skoda Superb
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2007 Skoda Superb were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 2007 Skoda Superb. (148 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Skoda Superb. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Skoda Superb weights approximately 638 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, 2007 Skoda Superb, 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 Skoda Superb (210 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Skoda Superb will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2007 Skoda Superb | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Exige | Superb |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1781 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1513 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 62 L |
