2006 Lotus Exige vs. 1970 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2006 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Pontiac GTO. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Pontiac GTO would be higher. At 7,460 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Pontiac GTO (360 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 2006 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 2006 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 799 kg more than 2006 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, 1970 Pontiac GTO (678 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 506 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Exige. (172 Nm @ 6750 RPM). This means 1970 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Lotus Exige | 1970 Pontiac GTO | |
Make | Lotus | Pontiac |
Model | Exige | GTO |
Year Released | 2006 | 1970 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1794 cc | 7460 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 360 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 172 Nm | 678 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6750 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 105.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 106.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1715 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 5160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 44 L | 67 L |