2008 Lotus Exige vs. 2000 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 384 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 134 kg more than 2008 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Lotus Exige | 2000 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Exige | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
