2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Lotus Elise. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Lotus Elise would be higher. Both 2009 Lotus Exige and 2006 Lotus Elise are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Elise. (190 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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 Exige (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Exige | Elise |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 40 L |
