2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 Maybach 62
To start off, 2008 Maybach 62 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,978 cc (12 cylinders), 2008 Maybach 62 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Maybach 62 (604 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 415 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Maybach 62 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Maybach 62 weights approximately 1930 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2008 Maybach 62 (1,000 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 819 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2008 Maybach 62 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2008 Maybach 62 has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Maybach 62 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2008 Maybach 62 | |
Make | Lotus | Maybach |
Model | Exige | 62 |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 3 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 604 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 1000 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 93 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 5.2 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 2805 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 6170 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3830 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 16.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 110 L |