2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 would be higher. At 3,493 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (550 HP) has 154 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (396 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 (637 Nm) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (400 Nm). This means 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1996 Nissan R 390 GT1 | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | R 390 GT1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 3493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 550 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 637 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2720 mm |
