1951 Ferrari 212 vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 54 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,998 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Lotus Exige is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 256 more horse power than 1951 Ferrari 212. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1951 Ferrari 212. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 74 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 Lotus Exige (400 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 184 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Ferrari 212. (216 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Lotus Exige will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Ferrari 212.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Ferrari 212 | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 212 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1951 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2562 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 396 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 216 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 924 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3720 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2310 mm |
