1978 Seat 133 vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 133. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 133 would be higher. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1978 Seat 133. (34 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 133. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Lotus Exige weights approximately 252 kg more than 1978 Seat 133. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 133. (54 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2012 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 133.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Seat 133 | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Seat | Lotus |
| Model | 133 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 841 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 690 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3460 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2030 mm | 2299 mm |
