2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Rover P5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Rover P5 would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 934 kg more than 2000 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, 1964 Rover P5 (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige. 1964 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 2000 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2000 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Exige | 1964 Rover P5 | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Exige | P5 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1964 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 105 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 52 L |