2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2001 Nissan Moco

To start off, 2001 Nissan Moco is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 2001 Nissan Moco. (53 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Nissan Moco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Nissan Moco weights approximately 324 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.

Because 2001 Nissan Moco is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Nissan Moco will offer significantly more control. 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 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Nissan Moco. (63 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Nissan Moco. 2001 Nissan Moco 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. 2001 Nissan Moco will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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