2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1973 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Nissan Skyline. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Nissan Skyline 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 158 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (85 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 50 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 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Nissan Skyline. (138 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1973 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | Lotus | Nissan |
| Model | Exige | Skyline |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1593 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 138 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2520 mm |
