1965 Avanti Avanti vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige.
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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 263 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Avanti Avanti | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Avanti | Lotus |
| Model | Avanti | Exige |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5354 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 254 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 488 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |
