2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1985 Skoda L
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Skoda L. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Skoda L 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 127 more horse power than 1985 Skoda L. (62 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1985 Skoda L. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Lotus Exige weights approximately 26 kg more than 1985 Skoda L. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Skoda L. (103 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2007 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Skoda L.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1985 Skoda L | |
| Make | Lotus | Skoda |
| Model | Exige | L |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 2850 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 72 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 890 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2410 mm |
