1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 973 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Blazer | Exige |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2299 mm |
