1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia vs. 2002 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2002 Lotus Elise is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia would be higher. At 4,555 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 2002 Lotus Elise. (156 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia should accelerate faster than 2002 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia weights approximately 234 kg more than 2002 Lotus Elise. 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.
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1953 Ferrari 375 Mille Miglia | 2002 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 375 Mille Miglia | Elise |
Year Released | 1953 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4555 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 335 HP | 156 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1040 kg | 806 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2310 mm |