1991 Ferrari F40 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari F40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari F40 would be higher. At 2,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari F40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari F40 (472 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari F40 weights approximately 191 kg more than 2011 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, 1991 Ferrari F40 (575 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari F40 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | F40 | Exige |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 472 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 575 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1100 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 19.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 44 L |
