1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 308 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 308 | Exige |
Year Released | 1973 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 231 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 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 | 4310 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 40 L |