2009 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche and 2009 Lotus Exige were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (311 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will offer significantly more control. 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, 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche (454 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2009 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Avalanche | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5300 cc | 1799 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 311 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 454 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5630 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.8 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 44 L |