2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1989 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Nissan Prairie. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Nissan Prairie would be higher. At 1,974 cc (4 cylinders), 1989 Nissan Prairie is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (98 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1989 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Nissan Prairie weights approximately 410 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Because 1989 Nissan Prairie is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2002 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1989 Nissan Prairie 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, 2002 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Nissan Prairie. (164 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Nissan Prairie. 1989 Nissan Prairie has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1989 Nissan Prairie will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 1989 Nissan Prairie | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Prairie |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1989 |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 164 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1190 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
