2002 Ferrari Rossa vs. 2000 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Rossa is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Rossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (485 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 308 more horse power than 2000 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Rossa should accelerate faster than 2000 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, 2002 Ferrari Rossa (540 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 360 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Rossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari Rossa | 2000 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | Rossa | Exige |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
| Torque | 540 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74.9 mm | 89.3 mm |
| 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 Length | 4300 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1190 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 36 L |
