1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 553 kg more than 2011 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, 1963 Ferrari 330 (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 161 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ferrari 330 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Exige |
Year Released | 1963 | 2011 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 230 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1495 kg | 942 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 44 L |