2007 Lotus Exige vs. 2013 Infiniti M
To start off, 2013 Infiniti M is newer by 6 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 3,696 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Infiniti M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Infiniti M (298 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Infiniti M weights approximately 940 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 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M 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, 2013 Infiniti M (350 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 169 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2013 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 2013 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Lotus | Infiniti |
| Model | Exige | M |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3696 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 298 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | CVT |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1815 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1845 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1515 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2900 mm |
