1996 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Chevrolet Blazer would be higher. At 4,296 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Blazer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. (160 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1996 Chevrolet Blazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Blazer weights approximately 999 kg more than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Chevrolet Blazer (345 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Blazer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Chevrolet Blazer | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Lotus |
| Model | Blazer | Exige |
| Year Released | 1996 | 2006 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4296 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 345 Nm | 172 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 916 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
