2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1966 Steyr 500
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Steyr 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Steyr 500 would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1966 Steyr 500. (19 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1966 Steyr 500.
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, 2007 Lotus Exige (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Steyr 500. (32 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Steyr 500.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1966 Steyr 500 | |
Make | Lotus | Steyr |
Model | Exige | 500 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1966 |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 487 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 19 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 225 Nm | 32 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 2970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1330 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 1850 mm |