2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1971 Rover 2000
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Rover 2000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Rover 2000 would be higher. At 1,978 cc (4 cylinders), 1971 Rover 2000 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1971 Rover 2000. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1971 Rover 2000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Rover 2000 weights approximately 515 kg more than 2002 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, 2002 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Rover 2000. (172 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Rover 2000.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Lotus Exige | 1971 Rover 2000 | |
Make | Lotus | Rover |
Model | Exige | 2000 |
Year Released | 2002 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4550 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2640 mm |