2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 372 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 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Model F |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2240 mm |
