1978 Chrysler Newport vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Chrysler Newport. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Chrysler Newport would be higher. At 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 901 kg more than 2011 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, 1978 Chrysler Newport (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1978 Chrysler Newport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Chrysler Newport | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Chrysler | Lotus |
| Model | Newport | Exige |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5210 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1810 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5600 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3020 mm | 2299 mm |
