2008 Lotus Exige vs. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Vauxhall Monaro. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Vauxhall Monaro would be higher. At 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Vauxhall Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (328 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 139 more horse power than 2008 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro should accelerate faster than 2008 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Vauxhall Monaro weights approximately 739 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, 2002 Vauxhall Monaro (465 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2002 Vauxhall Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Exige | 2002 Vauxhall Monaro | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Exige | Monaro |
Year Released | 2008 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5665 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 328 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1655 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2800 mm |