2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Jeep Wrangler
To start off, 2010 Jeep Wrangler 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 3,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Jeep Wrangler (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 840 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.
Because 2010 Jeep Wrangler 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 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2010 Jeep Wrangler (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2010 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2010 Jeep Wrangler | |
| Make | Lotus | Jeep |
| Model | Exige | Wrangler |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 205 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4138 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 2103 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2423 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |
