2001 Chevrolet Astro vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Chevrolet Astro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Chevrolet Astro would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Chevrolet Astro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. (183 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Chevrolet Astro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Chevrolet Astro weights approximately 953 kg more than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Because 2001 Chevrolet Astro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Chevrolet Astro 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, 2001 Chevrolet Astro (338 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2001 Chevrolet Astro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Chevrolet Astro | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Astro | Exige |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 183 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 338 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1895 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1910 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2299 mm |
