2000 Lotus Exige vs. 1969 Porsche 914
To start off, 2000 Lotus Exige is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Porsche 914. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Porsche 914 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2000 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1969 Porsche 914. (79 HP @ 4900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1969 Porsche 914. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Porsche 914 weights approximately 139 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, 2000 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Porsche 914. (136 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 2000 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Porsche 914.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus Exige | 1969 Porsche 914 | |
Make | Lotus | Porsche |
Model | Exige | 914 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1679 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 79 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 786 kg | 925 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 61 L |