1972 Fiat 125 vs. 2006 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Fiat 125. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Fiat 125 would be higher. At 1,794 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 125. (90 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 125. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Fiat 125 weights approximately 44 kg more than 2006 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, 2006 Lotus Exige (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 125. (131 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 125.
Compare all specifications:
1972 Fiat 125 | 2006 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 125 | Exige |
Year Released | 1972 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1608 cc | 1794 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 90 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 131 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 161 km/hour | 237 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 960 kg | 916 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4230 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 44 L |