1968 Chrysler Newport vs. 2001 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Chrysler Newport (305 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Chrysler Newport should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 1185 kg more than 2001 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, 1968 Chrysler Newport (543 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 369 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Chrysler Newport | 2001 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Newport | Exige |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 7206 cc | 1794 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 543 Nm | 174 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1965 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 36 L |
