2007 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2008 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Chevrolet Silverado. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Chevrolet Silverado would be higher. At 4,293 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado (196 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2008 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 (353 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2007 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | 2008 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Silverado | Exige |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4293 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 196 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 353 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3890 mm | 2310 mm |
