2009 Lotus Exige vs. 2010 Tata Nano
To start off, 2010 Tata Nano is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 1,799 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 2010 Tata Nano. (35 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2010 Tata Nano.
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 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tata Nano. (48 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2009 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tata Nano.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 2010 Tata Nano | |
Make | Lotus | Tata |
Model | Exige | Nano |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
Engine Size | 1799 cc | 624 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 257 HP | 35 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 236 Nm | 48 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3099 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1495 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1652 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2230 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.6 L/100km | 4.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 37 L |