2000 Lotus Exige vs. 2008 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2008 Saturn Vue is newer by 8 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Saturn Vue is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 2008 Saturn Vue. (169 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2008 Saturn Vue. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Saturn Vue weights approximately 949 kg more than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Because 2000 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2000 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Saturn Vue, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2008 Saturn Vue (219 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2008 Saturn Vue will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige. 2008 Saturn Vue 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. 2008 Saturn Vue will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Lotus Exige | 2008 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Lotus | Saturn |
| Model | Exige | Vue |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 72 L |
