2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2009 Toyota Corolla
To start off, both 2009 Lotus Exige and 2009 Toyota Corolla were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,798 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Corolla is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (133 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Corolla.
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 Toyota Corolla, 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 57 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Corolla. (174 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Corolla. 2009 Toyota Corolla has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Toyota Corolla will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 2009 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Corolla |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 240 HP | 133 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 231 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.1 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 50 L |