2005 Chevrolet Colorado vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Colorado would be higher. At 2,768 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Chevrolet Colorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado weights approximately 657 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Colorado (251 Nm) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Colorado | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Colorado | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2768 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 175 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1573 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.2 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 40 L |
