2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2005 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Nissan Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Nissan Pathfinder would be higher. At 3,950 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (270 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Nissan Pathfinder (395 Nm) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm). This means 2005 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2005 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 395 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9.1 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 80 L |
