2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports
To start off, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is newer by 5 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (621 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 401 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Because 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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, 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports (800 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 575 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports 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. 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 2012 Bentley Continental Supersports | |
Make | Lotus | Bentley |
Model | Exige | Continental Supersports |
Year Released | 2007 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | W |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 621 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 800 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1946 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1379 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2746 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 8.1 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 19.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 90 L |