2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1978 Seat 124
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 Seat 124. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 Seat 124 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 95 more horse power than 1978 Seat 124. (94 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1978 Seat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Seat 124 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Lotus Exige (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Seat 124. (128 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Seat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1978 Seat 124 | |
| Make | Lotus | Seat |
| Model | Exige | 124 |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 181 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 875 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |
