2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 1,803 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 2005 Toyota Celica. (180 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Because 2009 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 2009 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Toyota Celica, 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, 2009 Lotus Exige (236 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Toyota Celica. (176 Nm). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 2005 Toyota Celica | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Celica |
Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 1803 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 176 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 7.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 55 L |