2009 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,299 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (192 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2009 Chevrolet Silverado (260 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Chevrolet Silverado | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
Model | Silverado | Exige |
Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4299 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 192 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 3 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 5230 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 98 L | 40 L |