2005 Lotus Exige vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Lotus Exige. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Lotus Exige would be higher. At 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 2005 Lotus Exige. (243 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 2005 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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 303 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 7000 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Lotus Exige. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia has automatic transmission and 2005 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2005 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Lotus Exige | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | Lotus | Ferrari |
| Model | Exige | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 243 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 236 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2649 mm |
