1965 Lamborghini 400 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Lamborghini 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Lamborghini 400 would be higher. At 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (320 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster than 2009 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, 1965 Lamborghini 400 (355 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 Lamborghini 400 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Lamborghini | Lotus |
| Model | 400 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1965 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3929 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 86 L | 40 L |
