1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico vs. 2010 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2010 Lotus Elise is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Lotus Elise (433 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (279 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Lotus Elise weights approximately 881 kg more than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 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, 2010 Lotus Elise (489 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. (309 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Lotus Elise will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico. 2010 Lotus Elise has automatic transmission and 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico has manual transmission. 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2010 Lotus Elise will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 Ferrari 340 Mexico | 2010 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
| Model | 340 Mexico | Elise |
| Year Released | 1952 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4101 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 279 HP | 433 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 309 Nm | 489 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4882 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1915 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1354 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2941 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 159 L | 86 L |
