2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 2007 Lotus Exige
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Ferrari 612. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Ferrari 612 would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 352 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 465 kg more than 2007 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (181 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari 612 | 2007 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 612 | Exige |
Year Released | 2006 | 2007 |
Body Type | Coupe | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 5752 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 541 HP | 189 HP |
Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 7800 RPM |
Torque | 589 Nm | 181 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 875 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 3800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1730 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 19.6 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 40 L |