2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2007 Nissan Navara
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 Navara. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Nissan Navara would be higher. At 2,488 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Navara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Navara. (172 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Navara.
Because 2007 Nissan Navara 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 Navara 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 Navara (403 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Navara 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 Navara | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Navara |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1799 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3210 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 80 L |
