2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2004 Nissan Armada
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Nissan Armada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Nissan Armada would be higher. At 5,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Nissan Armada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 2004 Nissan Armada. (305 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2004 Nissan Armada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Nissan Armada weights approximately 1424 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2004 Nissan Armada (522 Nm) has 122 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (400 Nm). This means 2004 Nissan Armada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2004 Nissan Armada | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Armada |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 5556 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 305 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 2274 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3140 mm |
