1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,554 cc (12 cylinders), 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Lotus Exige (396 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 190 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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Exige |
Year Released | 1955 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4554 cc | 2998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 850 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |