2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159
To start off, both 2011 Lotus Exige and 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,387 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 50 more horse power than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. (207 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Alfa Romeo 159. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 weights approximately 861 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 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, 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 (401 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lotus Exige | 2011 Alfa Romeo 159 | |
Make | Lotus | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Exige | 159 |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 2387 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 401 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 909 kg | 1770 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 70 L |