2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1999 Pontiac GTO

To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 2,398 cc, 1999 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1999 Pontiac GTO. (144 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1999 Pontiac GTO. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 419 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.

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, 1999 Pontiac GTO (203 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm). This means 1999 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige. 1999 Pontiac GTO 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. 1999 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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