2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1978 Lotus 79
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Lotus 79. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Lotus 79 would be higher. At 2,992 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Lotus 79 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Lotus 79 (484 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Lotus 79 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Lotus Exige weights approximately 340 kg more than 1978 Lotus 79.
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.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Lotus Exige | 1978 Lotus 79 | |
Make | Lotus | Lotus |
Model | Exige | 79 |
Year Released | 2005 | 1978 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 243 HP | 484 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 11000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 590 kg |