1984 Ferrari 400 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1984 Ferrari 400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1984 Ferrari 400 would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 1984 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm) has 167 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ferrari 400 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 400 | Exige |
Year Released | 1984 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 220 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 392 Nm | 225 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1160 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 118 L | 40 L |