2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 Porsche Boxster
To start off, 2008 Porsche Boxster 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. In terms of performance, 2008 Porsche Boxster (291 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Porsche Boxster should accelerate faster 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, 2008 Porsche Boxster (340 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2008 Porsche Boxster will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2008 Porsche Boxster | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Exige | Boxster |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 291 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 340 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 10.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |