2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Suzuki Liana
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2007 Suzuki Liana 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 100 more horse power than 2007 Suzuki Liana. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Suzuki Liana. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Suzuki Liana weights approximately 299 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 Suzuki Liana, 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 Suzuki Liana (200 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Suzuki Liana will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2007 Suzuki Liana | |
Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
Model | Exige | Liana |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1398 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 200 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 18.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 165 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.2 seconds | 12.4 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1215 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2490 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |