1999 Holden Berlina vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Holden Berlina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Holden Berlina would be higher. At 3,790 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Holden Berlina is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1999 Holden Berlina. (229 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1999 Holden Berlina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Holden Berlina weights approximately 670 kg more than 2005 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, 1999 Holden Berlina (375 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1999 Holden Berlina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Holden Berlina | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Holden | Lotus |
Model | Berlina | Exige |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3790 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 229 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 375 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1600 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2310 mm |