2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Nissan Micra
To start off, both 2005 Lotus Exige and 2005 Nissan Micra were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2005 Nissan Micra. (88 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2005 Nissan Micra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan Micra weights approximately 172 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Because 2005 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2005 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Micra, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 Lotus Exige (174 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan Micra. (128 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan Micra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2005 Nissan Micra | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Micra |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1386 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 88 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 82.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 1047 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 46 L |
