2009 Lotus Exige vs. 1965 Avanti Avanti
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Avanti Avanti. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Avanti Avanti would be higher. At 5,354 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 Avanti Avanti is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Avanti Avanti (254 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Avanti Avanti should accelerate faster than 2009 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Avanti Avanti weights approximately 544 kg more than 2009 Lotus Exige. 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, 1965 Avanti Avanti (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 308 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1965 Avanti Avanti will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige. 1965 Avanti Avanti has automatic transmission and 2009 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2009 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 Avanti Avanti will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Lotus Exige | 1965 Avanti Avanti | |
Make | Lotus | Avanti |
Model | Exige | Avanti |
Year Released | 2009 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1796 cc | 5354 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 189 HP | 254 HP |
Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 488 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1460 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2780 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 95 L |