2001 Lotus Exige vs. 2006 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2006 Opel Corsa is newer by 5 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. Both 2001 Lotus Exige and 2006 Opel Corsa are equipped with a 1,794 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 2006 Opel Corsa. (106 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2006 Opel Corsa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Opel Corsa weights approximately 420 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Because 2001 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 2001 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Opel Corsa, 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, 2001 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Opel Corsa. (160 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2001 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Opel Corsa.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 2006 Opel Corsa | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Exige | Corsa |
| Year Released | 2001 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1794 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 50 L |
