2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Lancia Voyager
To start off, 2012 Lancia Voyager is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 3,604 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Lancia Voyager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lancia Voyager (283 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lancia Voyager should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lancia Voyager weights approximately 1201 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager, 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, 2012 Lancia Voyager (352 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Lancia Voyager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2012 Lancia Voyager 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. 2012 Lancia Voyager will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Lotus Exige | 2012 Lancia Voyager | |
Make | Lotus | Lancia |
Model | Exige | Voyager |
Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 3604 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 283 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 352 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 909 kg | 2110 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 5151 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1999 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1725 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 3078 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 76 L |