2006 Lotus Exige vs. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Vauxhall Zafira would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (100 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 474 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Because 2006 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 2006 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Vauxhall Zafira, 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, 2006 Lotus Exige (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira. (150 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Vauxhall Zafira.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Exige | 2001 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Exige | Zafira |
Year Released | 2006 | 2001 |
Body Type | Coupe | Minivan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2700 mm |