2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Nissan Hardbody. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Hardbody would be higher. At 2,953 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Hardbody is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Because 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody 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, 2007 Nissan Hardbody (315 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Hardbody will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Lotus Exige | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Hardbody |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 315 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 75 L |
