2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1994 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1994 Nissan 100 NX. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1994 Nissan 100 NX would be higher. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 1994 Nissan 100 NX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 1994 Nissan 100 NX. (142 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1994 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan 100 NX weights approximately 205 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1994 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1320 mm |
