2009 Lotus Elise vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Elise is newer by 2 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 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Elise (219 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Lotus Elise weights approximately 6 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.
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, 2009 Lotus Elise (212 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Elise | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Elise | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 219 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 212 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 4.6 seconds | 5.5 seconds |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 881 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.8 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 40 L |