2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Acura ZDX
To start off, 2011 Acura ZDX is newer by 4 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 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Acura ZDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Acura ZDX (300 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Acura ZDX should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2011 Acura ZDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Acura ZDX 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, 2011 Acura ZDX (366 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Acura ZDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2011 Acura ZDX has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Acura ZDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2011 Acura ZDX | |
| Make | Lotus | Acura |
| Model | Exige | ZDX |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4887 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1595 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 79 L |
