1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 3,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (220 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider 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, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (363 Nm) has 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (225 Nm). This means 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 355 Spider | Exige |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 40 L |
