2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,807 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (414 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (237 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Silverado | Exige |
Year Released | 2007 | 2005 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4807 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 414 Nm | 237 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5850 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3650 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |