1967 Ferrari 330 vs. 2001 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2001 Lotus Elise is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Ferrari 330 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 330 (296 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 2001 Lotus Elise. (120 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 2001 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 683 kg more than 2001 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Ferrari 330 (390 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm). This means 1967 Ferrari 330 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Ferrari 330 | 2001 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 330 | Elise |
Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 3967 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 168 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 89.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 246 km/hour | 199 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1433 kg | 750 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 3790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 31 L |