1977 Chrysler 1610 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Chrysler 1610. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Chrysler 1610 would be higher. At 1,981 cc (4 cylinders), 1977 Chrysler 1610 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (110 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1977 Chrysler 1610. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Chrysler 1610 weights approximately 216 kg more than 2012 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, 2012 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Chrysler 1610. (159 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Chrysler 1610.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Chrysler 1610 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | 1610 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1977 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1981 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 159 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1125 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 44 L |
