2010 Acura RDX vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Acura RDX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Acura RDX would be higher. At 2,300 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Acura RDX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 240 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Acura RDX weights approximately 841 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2010 Acura RDX is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Acura RDX will offer significantly more control. 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 Acura RDX (352 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Acura RDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige. 2010 Acura RDX has automatic transmission and 2012 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2012 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Acura RDX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Acura RDX | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Acura | Lotus |
| Model | RDX | Exige |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2300 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | AWD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1783 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4636 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1869 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1654 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2649 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 44 L |
