2005 GAZ 3111 vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 GAZ 3111 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 2,287 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 GAZ 3111 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2005 GAZ 3111. (148 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 GAZ 3111. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GAZ 3111 weights approximately 720 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 GAZ 3111 (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 GAZ 3111 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 GAZ 3111 | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | GAZ | Lotus |
| Model | 3111 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2287 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2310 mm |
