2008 Lotus Exige vs. 1971 Toyota Carina
To start off, 2008 Lotus Exige is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Toyota Carina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Toyota Carina would be higher. At 1,796 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Lotus Exige (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1971 Toyota Carina. (99 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1971 Toyota Carina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Toyota Carina weights approximately 34 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Lotus Exige (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Toyota Carina. (135 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Toyota Carina.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Lotus Exige | 1971 Toyota Carina | |
Make | Lotus | Toyota |
Model | Exige | Carina |
Year Released | 2008 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 99 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 135 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 70 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4140 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2430 mm |