2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Toyota Yaris
To start off, both 2007 Lotus Exige and 2007 Toyota Yaris 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 (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (83 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
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 Toyota Yaris, 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 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Yaris. (124 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Yaris.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2007 Toyota Yaris | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Yaris |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1299 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 83 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 124 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 45 L |