1976 Chevrolet Pickup vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Chevrolet Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Chevrolet Pickup would be higher. At 3,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (200 HP) has 23 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1976 Chevrolet Pickup (407 Nm) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm). This means 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1976 Chevrolet Pickup will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Chevrolet Pickup | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Pickup | Exige |
Year Released | 1976 | 2001 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3276 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 177 HP |
Torque | 407 Nm | 174 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |