2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1977 Opel Kadett
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 Opel Kadett. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 Opel Kadett 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 192 more horse power than 1977 Opel Kadett. (51 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Kadett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 140 kg more than 1977 Opel Kadett. 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Opel Kadett. (81 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1977 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Lotus | Opel |
| Model | Exige | Kadett |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 61 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 43 L |
