2005 Lotus Exige vs. 1998 Lotus GT 1
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Lotus GT 1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Lotus GT 1 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Lotus GT 1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (580 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 337 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Lotus GT 1 weights approximately 120 kg more than 2005 Lotus Exige. 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, 1998 Lotus GT 1 (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1998 Lotus GT 1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 1998 Lotus GT 1 | |
| Make | Lotus | Lotus |
| Model | Exige | GT 1 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 580 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 313 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2320 mm |
