2002 Lotus Exige vs. 1973 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2002 Lotus Exige is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2002 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Lotus Exige (177 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 1973 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1973 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 325 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Skoda 1202. (85 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Lotus Exige | 1973 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Exige | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1221 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 89.3 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
