2003 Lotus Exige vs. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont
To start off, 2003 Lotus Exige is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Vauxhall Belmont would be higher. Both 2003 Lotus Exige and 1985 Vauxhall Belmont are equipped with a 1,796 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Lotus Exige (175 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (114 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Vauxhall Belmont weights approximately 186 kg more than 2003 Lotus Exige.
Because 2003 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2003 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Vauxhall Belmont, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont. (148 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2003 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Vauxhall Belmont.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Lotus Exige | 1985 Vauxhall Belmont | |
Make | Lotus | Vauxhall |
Model | Exige | Belmont |
Year Released | 2003 | 1985 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 168 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 780 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2530 mm |