2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2009 Renault Sandero
To start off, both 2009 Lotus Exige and 2009 Renault Sandero 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 154 more horse power than 2009 Renault Sandero. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Sandero.
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 Renault Sandero, 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 104 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Sandero. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Sandero.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2009 Renault Sandero | |
| Make | Lotus | Renault |
| Model | Exige | Sandero |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1596 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 127 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |
