2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Toyota Camry. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Toyota Camry would be higher. At 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Camry is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Camry (268 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Camry weights approximately 653 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 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 2011 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Camry, 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 Toyota Camry (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Camry will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2010 Toyota Camry has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Toyota Camry will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 2010 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Camry |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 336 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1595 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4806 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2776 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |
