2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Fiat Panda
To start off, 2010 Fiat Panda 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 2010 Fiat Panda. (69 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Fiat Panda. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Fiat Panda weights approximately 265 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2010 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Fiat Panda will offer significantly more control. 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Fiat Panda. (180 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2010 Fiat Panda | |
| Make | Lotus | Fiat |
| Model | Exige | Panda |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1248 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 69 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 69.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 150 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 5.5 seconds | 18 seconds |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 5.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 35 L |
