2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Chevrolet SSR. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Chevrolet SSR would be higher. At 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Chevrolet SSR | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | SSR | Exige |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5965 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 401 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 542 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 44 L |
