2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Cadillac STS
To start off, 2011 Cadillac STS 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Cadillac STS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac STS (302 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac STS should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 Cadillac STS (368 Nm @ 5200 RPM) has 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2011 Cadillac STS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2011 Cadillac STS 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 Cadillac STS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2011 Cadillac STS | |
| Make | Lotus | Cadillac |
| Model | Exige | STS |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 220 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 368 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4996 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1463 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2957 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 64 L |
