2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2009 Mini Cooper
To start off, both 2009 Lotus Exige and 2009 Mini Cooper 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 125 more horse power than 2009 Mini Cooper. (115 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Mini Cooper.
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, 2009 Mini Cooper, 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 (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mini Cooper. (150 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mini Cooper.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2009 Mini Cooper | |
| Make | Lotus | Mini |
| Model | Exige | Cooper |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
