2001 Lotus Exige vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 2001 Lotus Exige is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Toyota Celica. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Toyota Celica would be higher. At 2,563 cc, 1978 Toyota Celica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 400 kg more than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 1978 Toyota Celica (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Exige. (174 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1978 Toyota Celica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Lotus Exige | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Celica |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1794 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 174 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |
