2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1980 TVR Tasmin
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 TVR Tasmin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 TVR Tasmin would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1980 TVR Tasmin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1980 TVR Tasmin. (160 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1980 TVR Tasmin. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 TVR Tasmin weights approximately 101 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, 1980 TVR Tasmin (220 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1980 TVR Tasmin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1980 TVR Tasmin | |
| Make | Lotus | TVR |
| Model | Exige | Tasmin |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 2792 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 220 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 68.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1017 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2390 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 63 L |
