2009 Nissan Titan vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Nissan Titan. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Nissan Titan would be higher. At 5,551 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Nissan Titan is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Nissan Titan (317 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Because 2009 Nissan Titan is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2011 Lotus Exige. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Nissan Titan 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, 2009 Nissan Titan (522 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2009 Nissan Titan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2009 Nissan Titan has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Nissan Titan will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Nissan Titan | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Nissan | Lotus |
| Model | Titan | Exige |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5551 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 317 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5710 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1940 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3560 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.8 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 106 L | 44 L |
