1999 Nissan Pickup vs. 2010 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2010 Lotus Exige is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Nissan Pickup. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Nissan Pickup would be higher. At 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Nissan Pickup is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Exige (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 343 more horse power than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (82 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1999 Nissan Pickup. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Exige weights approximately 546 kg more than 1999 Nissan Pickup. 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, 2010 Lotus Exige (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Nissan Pickup. (163 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Nissan Pickup. 2010 Lotus Exige has automatic transmission and 1999 Nissan Pickup has manual transmission. 1999 Nissan Pickup will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Exige will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 Nissan Pickup | 2010 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Nissan | Lotus |
| Model | Pickup | Exige |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2493 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 82 HP | 425 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1991 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5098 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1438 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3063 mm |
