2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix would be higher. At 6,547 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 211 more horse power than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. (185 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix weights approximately 935 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, 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix (434 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1970 Pontiac Grand Prix | |
| Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
| Model | Exige | Grand Prix |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2998 cc | 6547 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 434 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3010 mm |
