1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 2005 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Lotus Exige is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1991 Ferrari Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1991 Ferrari Mondial would be higher. At 3,405 cc (8 cylinders), 1991 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 2005 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 570 kg more than 2005 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 Mondial (323 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 1991 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 Ferrari Mondial | 2005 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | Mondial | Exige |
| Year Released | 1991 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3405 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 243 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 85 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 40 L |
