2005 Ferrari 612 vs. 2002 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 5,748 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (515 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 338 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Exige. (177 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 1060 kg more than 2002 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (568 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 387 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Lotus Exige. 2005 Ferrari 612 has automatic transmission and 2002 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2002 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2005 Ferrari 612 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ferrari 612 | 2002 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 612 | Exige |
Year Released | 2005 | 2002 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5748 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 515 HP | 177 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 568 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1190 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 108 L | 36 L |