2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1968 Skoda 1202
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Skoda 1202. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Skoda 1202 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 198 more horse power than 1968 Skoda 1202. (45 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1968 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Skoda 1202 weights approximately 175 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1968 Skoda 1202 | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Exige | 1202 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 75 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1105 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 30 L |
