2002 Lotus Exige vs. 2000 Buick Century
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Buick Century would be higher. At 3,134 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2000 Buick Century. (165 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2000 Buick Century. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Buick Century weights approximately 740 kg more than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Because 2002 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 2002 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Buick Century, 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, 2000 Buick Century (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2000 Buick Century will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige. 2000 Buick Century 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. 2000 Buick Century will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Exige | 2000 Buick Century | |
Make | Lotus | Buick |
Model | Exige | Century |
Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3134 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1520 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 64 L |