2001 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2005 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,389 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. (138 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 960 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Nissan Hardbody is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2005 Nissan Hardbody (208 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Lotus Exige | 2005 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Exige | Hardbody |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2389 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 208 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1740 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 84 L |