2011 Lotus Exige vs. 1988 Toyota Model F
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Toyota Model F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Toyota Model F would be higher. At 1,812 cc (4 cylinders), 1988 Toyota Model F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lotus Exige (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1988 Toyota Model F. (76 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Toyota Model F weights approximately 358 kg more than 2011 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, 2011 Lotus Exige (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2011 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota Model F. 1988 Toyota Model F has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1988 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Lotus Exige | 1988 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | Lotus | Toyota |
| Model | Exige | Model F |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 240 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 942 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3797 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1727 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1158 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2299 mm | 2240 mm |
