2003 Lotus Exige vs. 2011 Nissan Titan
To start off, 2011 Nissan Titan is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,549 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 2003 Lotus Exige. (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2003 Lotus Exige.
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, 2011 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Lotus Exige. (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2011 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Lotus Exige. 2011 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2003 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2003 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 2011 Nissan Titan | |
Make | Lotus | Nissan |
Model | Exige | Titan |
Year Released | 2003 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5549 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 522 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 106 L |