1980 Lada 1200 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Lada 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Lada 1200 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1980 Lada 1200. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1980 Lada 1200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lada 1200 weights approximately 15 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Lada 1200. (85 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Lada 1200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Lada 1200 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lada | Lotus |
| Model | 1200 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1198 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 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 | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 945 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4080 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 39 L | 40 L |
