1964 Jaguar Type S vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Jaguar Type S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Jaguar Type S would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Jaguar Type S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1964 Jaguar Type S. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1964 Jaguar Type S.
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, 1964 Jaguar Type S (300 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1964 Jaguar Type S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Jaguar Type S | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | Type S | Exige |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5550 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 300 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 40 L |
