2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 2008 Toyota Corolla 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 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (126 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Corolla weights approximately 455 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, 2008 Toyota Corolla, 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 (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Corolla. (165 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2008 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Corolla |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 126 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
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 | 1330 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4540 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |