2009 Fiat Panda vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2009 Fiat Panda and 2009 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Fiat | Lotus |
| Model | Panda | Exige |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3580 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 40 L |
