2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena vs. 2012 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2012 Lotus Exige is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena would be higher. At 3,572 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 2012 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena should accelerate faster than 2012 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena weights approximately 781 kg more than 2012 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, 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena (773 Nm) has 537 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm). This means 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ferrari KS 360 Modena | 2012 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | KS 360 Modena | Exige |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3572 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 773 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 44 L |
