1973 Fiat 130 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Fiat 130. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Fiat 130 would be higher. At 3,237 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Fiat 130 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1973 Fiat 130. (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1973 Fiat 130. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Fiat 130 weights approximately 640 kg more than 2005 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, 1973 Fiat 130 (255 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1973 Fiat 130 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Fiat 130 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Fiat | Lotus |
Model | 130 | Exige |
Year Released | 1973 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3237 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 243 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 255 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 102 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |