1988 Ferrari 348 vs. 2009 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2009 Lotus Exige is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1988 Ferrari 348. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1988 Ferrari 348 would be higher. At 3,404 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari 348 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari 348 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, 1988 Ferrari 348 (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari 348 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Ferrari 348 | 2009 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 348 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1988 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3404 cc | 1799 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 44 L |
