2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Chrysler Sebring
To start off, 2010 Chrysler Sebring is newer by 3 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 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chrysler Sebring is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. (139 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Chrysler Sebring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Chrysler Sebring weights approximately 680 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, 2010 Chrysler Sebring, 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, 2010 Chrysler Sebring (189 Nm @ 4350 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Chrysler Sebring will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2010 Chrysler Sebring | |
| Make | Lotus | Chrysler |
| Model | Exige | Sebring |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 139 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 189 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 87.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 200 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 9.5 seconds |
| 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 | 1555 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2750 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 61 L |
