1973 Ferrari 308 vs. 1998 Lotus Elise
To start off, 1998 Lotus Elise is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1998 Lotus Elise. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1998 Lotus Elise. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 551 kg more than 1998 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, 1973 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Lotus Elise. (193 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1973 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Ferrari 308 | 1998 Lotus Elise | |
Make | Ferrari | Lotus |
Model | 308 | Elise |
Year Released | 1973 | 1998 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Middle | Middle |
Engine Size | 2927 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 283 Nm | 193 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1265 kg | 714 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 3740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1210 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2310 mm |