2000 Chevrolet Camaro vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2000 Chevrolet Camaro and 2000 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2000). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 9,371 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Chevrolet Camaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (770 HP) has 593 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro weights approximately 401 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 Chevrolet Camaro (926 Nm) has 746 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm). This means 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2000 Chevrolet Camaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Chevrolet Camaro | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Camaro | Exige |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 9371 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 770 HP | 177 HP |
| Torque | 926 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 114.3 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 114.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1187 kg | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 36 L |
