2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi
To start off, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi 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 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Suzuki Kizashi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. (185 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Suzuki Kizashi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Suzuki Kizashi weights approximately 595 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, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi, 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, 2011 Suzuki Kizashi (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2011 Suzuki Kizashi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2011 Suzuki Kizashi | |
| Make | Lotus | Suzuki |
| Model | Exige | Kizashi |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4651 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1481 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
