2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1974 Seat 1430
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Seat 1430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Seat 1430 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 (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1974 Seat 1430. (70 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1974 Seat 1430. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Seat 1430 weights approximately 55 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Seat 1430. (112 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Seat 1430.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Lotus Exige | 1974 Seat 1430 | |
Make | Lotus | Seat |
Model | Exige | 1430 |
Year Released | 2007 | 1974 |
Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1438 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 70 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 181 Nm | 112 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |