2007 Lotus Exige vs. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta
To start off, 2007 Lotus Exige is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta would be higher. At 6,974 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (385 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more horse power than 2007 Lotus Exige. (189 HP @ 7800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta should accelerate faster than 2007 Lotus Exige. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta weights approximately 684 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, 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta (596 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 416 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Lotus Exige. (180 Nm @ 6800 RPM). This means 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Lotus Exige.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Lotus Exige | 1972 Monteverdi Berlinetta | |
| Make | Lotus | Monteverdi |
| Model | Exige | Berlinetta |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1796 cc | 6974 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 189 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 596 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 237 km/hour | 285 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 916 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3800 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 125 L |
