2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1973 Rover P5B

To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Rover P5B. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Rover P5B would be higher. At 3,528 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Rover P5B is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (220 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1973 Rover P5B. (158 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1973 Rover P5B.

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, 1973 Rover P5B (295 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Rover P5B will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige. 1973 Rover P5B has automatic transmission and 2007 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2007 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Rover P5B will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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