1996 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Camaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Camaro would be higher. At 6,276 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (435 HP) has 258 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 407 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1996 Chevrolet Camaro (576 Nm) has 402 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm). This means 1996 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Camaro | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Exige |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6276 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 1 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 435 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 576 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
