2002 Lotus Exige vs. 2004 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2004 Nissan Frontier is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 3,278 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Frontier is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Nissan Frontier (181 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 874 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.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Frontier (274 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 2004 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Frontier |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3278 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 274 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 83 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1700 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 73 L |
