2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1997 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,789 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Holden Commodore (197 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Holden Commodore should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Holden Commodore weights approximately 830 kg more than 2001 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, 1997 Holden Commodore (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1997 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige. 1997 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2001 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2001 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 1997 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Lotus | Holden |
| Model | Exige | Commodore |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 3789 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2950 mm |
