2012 Jeep Wrangler vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2012 Jeep Wrangler and 2012 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Jeep Wrangler is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (285 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Jeep Wrangler weights approximately 994 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Jeep Wrangler is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2012 Jeep Wrangler (352 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2012 Jeep Wrangler will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Jeep Wrangler | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jeep | Lotus |
| Model | Wrangler | Exige |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 352 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Flex Fuel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1936 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4404 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1877 mm | 1727 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2946 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 14.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 44 L |
