Which is faster?

The Lotus Exige Series 1 is faster — 2.9s quicker on average across 7 shared tracks.

Specifications

Specifications	Mazda Miata MX-5 NA Miata MX-5 NA	Lotus Exige Series 1 Exige Series 1
Model Years	1989-1997	2000-2007
horsepower	115	177
torque (N_M)	134	127
weight (KG)	962	780
Power to Weight	0.12	0.23
Rank	#327	-
Tire	200 POTENZA RE-71RS 185/60/14	60 A048 175/55/16 / 225/45/17
engine Description	1.6L NA I4 (B6-ZE )	1.8 L Rover K-series I4
gearbox	5-SPEED M526 MANUAL	6-SPEED MANUAL
drive Type	RWD	RWD
wheelbase (MM)	2266	2301
width (MM)	1674	1720
length (MM)	3950	3785
height (MM)	1229	1181
0 - 60 MPH	9.1 SECs	5 SECs
top Speed (KPH)	195	219
price MSRP	$ 14,000	$ 58,982
Current Value	$ 15,000	$ 65,000
OVERALL VS AVERAGE LAP TIMES	+6.27s	-0.42s