2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Kia Carnival
To start off, 2010 Kia Carnival is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,902 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Kia Carnival is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 2010 Kia Carnival. (142 HP @ 8800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Kia Carnival.
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, 2010 Kia Carnival, 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, 2010 Kia Carnival (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Carnival will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2010 Kia Carnival | |
| Make | Lotus | Kia |
| Model | Exige | Carnival |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2902 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 4930 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
