1966 Jaguar 420G vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Jaguar 420G. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Jaguar 420G would be higher. At 4,235 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Jaguar 420G is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1966 Jaguar 420G. (255 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1966 Jaguar 420G. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Jaguar 420G weights approximately 869 kg more than 2011 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, 1966 Jaguar 420G (373 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1966 Jaguar 420G will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Jaguar 420G | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Jaguar | Lotus |
| Model | 420G | Exige |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4235 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 255 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1778 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 44 L |
