1976 Ferrari 400 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1976 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 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, 1976 Ferrari 400 (422 Nm) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (231 Nm). This means 1976 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1976 Ferrari 400 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Exige |
Year Released | 1976 | 2009 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4822 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 422 Nm | 231 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 40 L |