1975 Chrysler Valiant vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Chrysler Valiant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Chrysler Valiant would be higher. At 3,522 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 Chrysler Valiant is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. (138 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1975 Chrysler Valiant. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chrysler Valiant weights approximately 475 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, 1975 Chrysler Valiant (272 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1975 Chrysler Valiant will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Chrysler Valiant | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Valiant | Exige |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3522 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 272 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1405 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4900 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2310 mm |
