2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Nissan Armada is newer by 5 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 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Armada (305 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Armada should accelerate faster than 2000 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1558 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 342 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 2005 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Armada |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 98.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 2344 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 106 L |
