2008 Lotus Exige vs. 1992 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Holden Commodore. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Holden Commodore would be higher. At 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1992 Holden Commodore. (171 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1992 Holden Commodore. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Holden Commodore weights approximately 479 kg more 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, 1992 Holden Commodore (288 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1992 Holden Commodore will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige. 1992 Holden Commodore has automatic transmission and 2008 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2008 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Holden Commodore will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Exige | 1992 Holden Commodore | |
Make | Lotus | Holden |
Model | Exige | Commodore |
Year Released | 2008 | 1992 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 171 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 288 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1395 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2740 mm |