1980 Ferrari Pinin vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari Pinin. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari Pinin would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1980 Ferrari Pinin is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (355 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (240 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari Pinin should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari Pinin weights approximately 888 kg more than 2012 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, 1980 Ferrari Pinin (459 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari Pinin will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Ferrari Pinin | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | Pinin | Exige |
| Year Released | 1980 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 355 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 459 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1830 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 3797 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2299 mm |
