1998 Lotus GT 1 vs. 2011 Infiniti EX
To start off, 2011 Infiniti EX is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 283 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti EX. (297 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti EX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti EX weights approximately 671 kg more than 1998 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti EX. (343 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti EX. 2011 Infiniti EX has automatic transmission and 1998 Lotus GT 1 has manual transmission. 1998 Lotus GT 1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti EX will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Lotus GT 1 | 2011 Infiniti EX | |
| Make | Lotus | Infiniti |
| Model | GT 1 | EX |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 580 HP | 297 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1721 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 4630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1803 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1572 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2320 mm | 2799 mm |
