2011 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,800 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Chevrolet Silverado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (302 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado weights approximately 1402 kg more than 2011 Lotus Exige. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2012 Chevrolet Silverado (413 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 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. 2012 Chevrolet Silverado will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 2012 Chevrolet Silverado | |
| Make | Lotus | Chevrolet |
| Model | Exige | Silverado |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 4800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 257 HP | 302 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 413 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 4-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 909 kg | 2311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 5847 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1875 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 3645 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 16.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 98 L |
