2004 Ferrari F430 vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2011 Lotus Exige is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Ferrari F430. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Ferrari F430 would be higher. At 4,307 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Ferrari F430 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2011 Lotus Exige. (257 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2011 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 516 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, 2004 Ferrari F430 (474 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 238 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2004 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ferrari F430 | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | F430 | Exige |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4307 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 483 HP | 257 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 474 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 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 | 1425 kg | 909 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 44 L |
