2002 Hyundai Equus vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2002 Hyundai Equus and 2002 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2002). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,970 cc (6 cylinders), 2002 Hyundai Equus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Hyundai Equus (194 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Hyundai Equus should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Hyundai Equus weights approximately 1210 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Hyundai Equus (271 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Hyundai Equus will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Hyundai Equus | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
| Model | Equus | Exige |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2970 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 194 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 181 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1990 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5070 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 36 L |
