2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1983 Toyota Starlet
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 Toyota Starlet. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 Toyota Starlet would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 128 more horse power than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (47 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1983 Toyota Starlet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Lotus Exige weights approximately 30 kg more than 1983 Toyota Starlet. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2003 Lotus Exige (168 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 103 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Toyota Starlet. (65 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Toyota Starlet.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 1983 Toyota Starlet | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Starlet |
Year Released | 2003 | 1983 |
Body Type | Coupe | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 65 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 3690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 36 L | 40 L |