1970 Audi Super 90 vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Audi Super 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Audi Super 90 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1970 Audi Super 90. (85 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Audi Super 90.
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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Audi Super 90. (149 Nm). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Audi Super 90.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Audi Super 90 | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Audi | Lotus |
| Model | Super 90 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1970 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1759 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81.5 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.3 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.6:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4390 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2310 mm |
